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swee
/swi˦˨/
adj 3noun 1
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2ADJ.
perfect, sure
SWEE + NOUN
hokkien
Definitions
noun
1
A finch of species Coccopygia melanotis, found in sub-Saharan Africa.
adj
1
Great, neat, nice, excellent (often used as an interjection when something has gone smoothly).
When it comes to charity, Irene will make sure everything is ‘swee swee’ (Hokkien for perfect).
“Sweee!” and “Gooaaal!” That’s the familiar cry heard throughout the neighbourhood. It’s English Premier League and there’s no greater equaliser ground than the kampung coffeeshop in uniting Singapore’s football fans and followers.
2
Neat and tidy.
3
Pretty, good-looking.
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When it comes to charity, Irene will make sure everything is ‘swee swee’ (Hokkien for perfect).
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“Sweee!” and “Gooaaal!” That’s the familiar cry heard throughout the neighbourhood. It’s English Premier League and there’s no greater equaliser ground than the kampung coffeeshop in uniting Singapore
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