"sekali" meaning in English

See sekali in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

IPA: /ˈs(ə)kali/ [Singapore], [ˈska˧.li˦] [Singapore] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-sekali.wav
Etymology: From Malay sekali. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ms|sekali}} Malay sekali Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} sekali (not comparable)
  1. (Singlish) What if, lest (something problematic or unanticipated happens) Tags: Singlish, not-comparable Related terms: somemore
    Sense id: en-sekali-en-adv-Gr9EWFuL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Singlish

Download JSONL data for sekali meaning in English (1.8kB)

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          "ref": "2004, Bug [pseudonym], soc.culture.singapore (Usenet)",
          "text": "[…] the instruction all says to deep fry them, so dared not buy - sekali raw dough, how to eat?",
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        },
        {
          "ref": "2004 January 2, Colin Goh, The Sunday Times, Singapore, page L12",
          "text": "[…] make sure he’s activated the right ringtone, sekali you, ahem, raise the wrong hopes.",
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