Noe
A casual way to say 'you know' or 'get it?'. We usually tack this at the end of a sentence like a rhetorical nudge to make sure the other person is keeping up with our logic.
Origin
Derived from the English word 'know', it evolved through local shortening and the rhythmic cadence of Singaporean speech.
Usage Examples
"You take the MRT one stop can already, faster than bus, no need walk under the hot sun noe."
"I tell you ah, this nasi lemak here got bomb chilli one, but must go early or sold out, noe."
"Donβt anyhow click first lah, this promo only valid till midnight, then gone already noe."
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