adv
dy
adv
1
Already (informal, chiefly Southeast Asian English usage).
"I ate dy, no need to wait for me."
How to Use Dy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal short way of saying "already."
When to use it
Very informal and regional; mainly seen in Singaporean/Malaysian colloquial English, not standard written English.
Word Forms
Dys plural
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Etymology
A clipped, colloquial form of the word "already," common in Singlish and similar English varieties.