dictionary for local work...

When you come out and start working, you will meet people. And these people will speak in tongues that will send u reeling with horror. No it's the Exorcism, it's just the way they are. So here's a few commonly used phrases that locals use. I will explain the meaning, and also will suggest a similar english word for those who studied the Queen's English to understand.




1) "CON EIGHT" - verb

Meaning: To place in harmonious combination. To place or arrange in proper position or rank.
Example: "You ne'er CON EIGHT la. That's why so jialat lo."
Alternative english word: COORDINATE


2) "LOST STICKS" - noun

Breakdown: LOST - Missing. STICKS - thin linear object
Meaning: The planning, implementation, and coordination of the details of a business or other operation.
Example: "You got plan the LOST STICKS for the container anot? If not, si liao!"
Alternative english word: LOGISTICS


3) "CAN'T DO IT" - noun

Meaning: Pipe, tube or passageway.
Example: "Got la. Yesterday we already got install the CAN'T DO IT for wiring there lo."
Alternative english word: CONDUIT.


4) "YAM ROCK" - noun

Meaning: Abbreviated term for a type of device that uses electricity to charge a magnetic that creates a holding force. Typically used as a locking device.
Example: "Tell you la, your YAM ROCK confirm spoil liao. Tomolo I change one for you."
Alternative english phrase: Electromagnetic Lock / EM Lock


5) "THUMB NATION" - noun

Meaning: The act of completely wiring up or connecting a device. Can also refer to the act of completely dissembling a device, object or organism into its base composites.
Example: "Install liao, now wan THUMB NATION? Siao la u!"
Alternative english word: TERMINATION


6) "BLACK CAT" - noun

Meaning: A base or support structure / extension onto which a primary device is installed.
Example: "The BLACK CAT already installed la. Later we fix the camera."
Alternative english word: BRACKET.


7) "SCARF FOLDING" - noun

Meaning: A system of temporary structures for holding workers and materials during the erection, repair, or decoration of a building.
Example: "The place got SCARF FOLDING block the lift. How to mount black cat liddat?"
Alternative english word: SCAFFOLDING