Bao Toh(Singlish). Original Meaning: Bun knife (Hokkien)
Alternate Meaning: To tattle. The phrase also refers to sabotage, to betray secrets or âtellâ on others. The long bun knife is possibly used to describe the backstabbing.
âYou are dating his girlfriend and he finds it out?â
âYesâ
âHe confirm will bao toh you siaâ
Malay for getting a rough estimate. Commonly used in Singlish also.
âHow much salt to use for this dish? Just agak agak!â