Definition of "liao" in English

particle

1. (Singlish, Manglish) Indicates action completion, or more generally, perfective aspect.

   • I run 4 laps liao.
   • You decorate the cake liao?
   • I’ve been working for six months liao.

2. (Singlish, Manglish) Marks a change in state, more or less in the same manner as the inchoative aspect (see usage notes).

   • It’s going to rain liao.
   • Reach liao, give me a call.
   • Damn shag liao, need to go back and sleep.

noun

1. (Singapore, colloquial) Meats, vegetables, and other ingredients added to an otherwise plain dish.