How I Know S5 Episode 2: How Many Singlish Words are in the Oxford Dictionary?
This episode dives into how Singlish made its way into the Oxford English Dictionary. It started in 2000 with “lah” and “sinseh,” followed by “kiasu” in 2007. But the big moment came in 2016, when 19 Singlish terms were added in one update — including “shiok,” “lepak,” and “hawker centre.” Today, 27 Singlish words have earned their spot in the OED, showing just how far our local lingo has come. Tell us in the comments below, which Singlish word you use the most, ah?