Shiok

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ʃiːoʊk/

Definitions of shiok

adjective a Singaporean slang term used to describe something that is extremely enjoyable or satisfying

Example Sentences

A1 The ice cream was shiok.

A2 The massage I had yesterday was so shiok.

B1 I tried the local street food and it was shiok.

B2 The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely shiok.

C1 The performance of the orchestra was truly shiok.

C2 The feeling of accomplishment after completing the marathon was shiok.

interjection an expression used to convey a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction

Example Sentences

A1 Shiok! This ice cream is delicious.

A2 Shiok lah, the weather is so nice today!

B1 Shiok! I finally finished my homework.

B2 Shiok man, that concert was amazing.

C1 Shiok! I can't believe I got promoted.

C2 Shiok lah, this vacation is exactly what I needed.

Examples of shiok in a Sentence

formal The massage I received at the spa was truly shiok and relaxing.

informal Eating a bowl of hot ramen on a cold day is so shiok.

slang That concert last night was shiok lah, the band was amazing!

figurative Winning the championship game was such a shiok feeling, we were on top of the world.

Grammatical Forms of shiok

past tense

shioked

plural

shioks

comparative

more shiok

superlative

most shiok

present tense

shiok

future tense

will shiok

perfect tense

have shioked

continuous tense

is shioking

singular

shiok

positive degree

shiok

infinitive

to shiok

gerund

shioking

participle

shioked

Origin and Evolution of shiok

First Known Use: 1950 year
Language of Origin: Hokkien dialect
Story behind the word: The word 'shiok' originated from the Hokkien dialect, a Chinese dialect commonly spoken in Southeast Asia.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction in Hokkien-speaking communities, the word 'shiok' has since been adopted into Singlish, a colloquial form of English spoken in Singapore, where it is commonly used to express enjoyment or approval of something.