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Lepak
Used when planning leisurely activities or gathering with friends.
Literal Meaning
To spend time relaxing or engaging in leisurely activities without a specific purpose.
Actual Meaning
Malaysian/Singaporean term for hanging out or relaxing
Examples in Context

On weekends, we often lepak at the mamak stall, enjoying good food and company.

After classes, we should lepak at the park and just chill for a while.

Let's lepak

Lepaking at the mamak

I love lepak-ing at my friend's house and watching movies together.

Helpful Tips
  • 1This phrase reflects a laid-back attitude, so when you hear it, think of activities that are relaxed and enjoyable.
  • 2It's common for youths to use "lepak" when they're inviting others to hang out casually, so listen for it in friendly chats.
  • 3From Malay - very common youth slang
  • 4Lepak is often used in informal settings among friends or peers, so it might not be suitable for formal conversations.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
hang out
relax
kick back
take it easy
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