English Explanatory Dictionary

limpeh

English dictionary entry

Meanings

pron
  1. A reference to oneself in the third person, taking on the stance of a superior. Literally, "your father".

Pronunciation

[ˈlɪm˨˦.peː˨]

Word forms

limpeh lim peh limpei

Etymology

Borrowed from Hokkien 恁爸／林北 (lín-pē, “I; me”, literally “your father”), specifically Singapore Hokkien 恁爸 (lím-pē, “I; me”, literally “your father”).

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