sekali

alternative sakali

1. Singlishnot comparableWhat if, lest (something problematic or unanticipated happens)

   […] make sure he’s activated the right ringtone, sekali you, ahem, raise the wrong hopes.

   2004 January 2, Colin Goh, The Sunday Times, Singapore, page L12

   1 more example

   […] the instruction all says to deep fry them, so dared not buy - sekali raw dough, how to eat?

   2004, Bug [pseudonym], soc.culture.singapore (Usenet)

   Synonyms: later

2. Singlishnot comparableat the beginning of a clauseSuddenly and unexpectedly.