Definition of "lor" in English

particle

1. Tagged at the end of a sentence to convey a sense of resignation or inevitability.

   • Next time lor.
   • OK lor, go ahead.
   • Bo pian lor.

2. Used to suggest that there is an obvious, inevitable or straightforward answer to something.

   • Near-synonym: lah (sense 6)
   • You lor, or else still got who?
   • Then tell him lor.
   • Take a cab lor, easier this way.
   • Wait till December lor.

3. Suggests that the reply given is the obvious or expected one.

   • At my house lor.

4. Used to reinforce an opinion, sometimes in a sarcastic manner.

   • Sorry lor.
   • Ya lor / Han nor.