swee — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A finch of species Coccopygia melanotis, found in sub-Saharan Africa.

   Synonyms

   swee waxbill

Adjective

1. Great, neat, nice, excellent (often used as an interjection when something has gone smoothly).

   Usage

   • Singlish

   Examples

   When it comes to charity, Irene will make sure everything is ‘swee swee’ (Hokkien for perfect).

   More examples (1)

   “Sweee!” and “Gooaaal!” That’s the familiar cry heard throughout the neighbourhood. It’s English Premier League and there’s no greater equaliser ground than the kampung coffeeshop in uniting Singapore’s football fans and followers.

2. Neat and tidy.

   Usage

   • Singlish
   • Rare

3. Pretty, good-looking.

   Usage

   • Singlish
   • Rare