I don’t speak Malaysian English, known as Manglish, very fluently, but I have learned some useful words.

So here’s my mini Manglish dictionary:

Tingwat? What do you think?

Yusobadwan (Literally: ‘you’re such a bad one’). That’s not very nice

Izzit? Expression of mild disbelief

Blur Confused, out of it

Noob Useless, lousy or incompetent thing or person

My favourite of all, though, maybe because it seems to sum up a universal sentiment, is:

Debladigarmen The bloody government