Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Ta, matey

As part of our continuing education programme, we bring you this quarter's instalment of Speak Well And Be Understood By The Bandits.

bo tah bo lam pah

Meaning:
An invitation to bottoms up* a beverage or drink.

*to finish drinking a beverage-filled glass/container in one gulp or breath.

Country of origin: Fujian, China
Country of usage: Southeast Asia, Singapore, Malaysia, United Kingdom also.

See als kampai

May also be used as a challenge or to instigate** another person.


Please click here for a more detailed discussion.

Try it out today!

Nb. use on the Bandits at your own risk.

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