lor
Lor (particle) means a sentence-ending word (used mainly in Singlish and similar dialects) that adds a tone of resignation, inevitability, or "that's just how it is.". Example: “Cannot go already lor.”
How to use lor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tag added to the end of a sentence to signal a shrug-like, resigned acceptance of a situation.
Used in colloquial Singlish and Malaysian English; not standard in other varieties of English.
Word forms
more lor comparative, Lors plural, most lor superlative
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Cannot go already _____.
Etymology
Borrowed from Cantonese and Hokkien particles used to express resignation.
Rhymes for lor
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What does “lor” mean?
The word “lor” means a sentence-ending word (used mainly in Singlish and similar dialects) that adds a tone of resignation, inevitability, or "that's just how it is.". In plain terms, a tag added to the end of a sentence to signal a shrug-like, resigned acceptance of a situation.
How do you pronounce “lor”?
“Lor” is pronounced law (/lɔː˦/ in IPA).
How do you use “lor” in a sentence?
Here is “lor” used in a sentence: “Cannot go already lor.”
What part of speech is “lor”?
“Lor” is a particle.
Where does the word “lor” come from?
The word “lor” comes from Cantonese. Borrowed from Cantonese and Hokkien particles used to express resignation.
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