sekali

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Pronunciation

/ˈs(ə)kɑli/

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/ˈs(ə)kɑli/ · [ˈska(ː)˧.li˦]

Definition of sekali

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adv

(Singlish, not-comparable)What if, lest (something problematic or unanticipated happens)

“[…] the instruction all says to deep fry them, so dared not buy - sekali raw dough, how to eat?”
“[…] make sure he’s activated the right ringtone, sekali you, ahem, raise the wrong hopes.”

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adv

(Singlish, not-comparable)What if, lest (something problematic or unanticipated happens)

“[…] the instruction all says to deep fry them, so dared not buy - sekali raw dough, how to eat?”
“[…] make sure he’s activated the right ringtone, sekali you, ahem, raise the wrong hopes.”
(Singlish, not-comparable)Suddenly and unexpectedly.

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Semantic shift from Malay sekali (“once”).

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