lor sor

Singapore[lɔː˧ sɔː˦]

adjective

Long-winded, naggy.

Similar
lecehma fansusah
OriginHokkien 囉嗦 /啰嗦 ← Cantonese 囉嗦 /啰嗦 →
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Meanings

adjectivelor sor (comparative more lor sor, superlative most lor sor)

comparative more lor sor · superlative most lor sor

  1. SinglishLong-winded, naggy.
  2. SinglishTroublesome, annoying, involving much hassle.

    Synonyms: leceh, ma fan, susah

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveTroublesome, annoying, involving much hassle.

Similar
lecehma fansusah
Also see
lecehma fan

Origin

  1. Cantonese囉嗦 /啰嗦
  2. Hokkien囉嗦 /啰嗦
  3. Englishlor sor

From Hokkien 囉嗦 /啰嗦 (lô-so) or Cantonese 囉嗦 /啰嗦 (lo¹ so¹).

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APA

lor sor. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lor%20sor

MLA

“lor sor.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lor%20sor. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lor sor,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lor%20sor.

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