simi
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Pronoun — Used in some varieties of English (influenced by Chinese "what") to mean "what" or "what kind of."
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Etymology
The pronoun use comes from Hokkien 甚物 / 什麼 (sím-mi̍h, "what"), borrowed into Singlish and Malaysian English.
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What does “simi” mean?
The word “simi” means used in some varieties of English (influenced by Chinese "what") to mean "what" or "what kind of.". In plain terms, mainly known as Singlish/Malaysian English slang for "what," separate from its unrelated meaning as a Kikuyu dagger.
How do you pronounce “simi”?
“Simi” is pronounced see-mee ([si˦mi˦˨] in IPA).
How do you use “simi” in a sentence?
Here is “simi” used in a sentence: “"Simi lah, you never told me the meeting moved!".”
What part of speech is “simi”?
Depending on how it is used, “simi” can be a pronoun and a noun.
Where does the word “simi” come from?
The word “simi” comes from Malay. The pronoun use comes from Hokkien 甚物 / 什麼 (sím-mi̍h, "what"), borrowed into Singlish and Malaysian English.
How many meanings does “simi” have?
“Simi” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used in some varieties of English (influenced by Chinese "what") to mean "what" or "what kind of.".