Swear words in Malaysia

Malaysians mix Malay, Hokkien and English in one breath.

The 10 most-used swear words in Malaysia, ranked from nuclear to Grandma-safe. Tap “Hear it” to hear each one, or tap a red bar to reveal a word.

1. 1
   pukimak POO-kee-makYour mother’s c***.
   Nuclear ▶ Hear it
2. 2
   lancau LAN-chowDick (from Hokkien).
   Very rude ▶ Hear it
3. 3
   haram jadah HA-ram JA-dahBastard.
   Very rude ▶ Hear it
4. 4
   kepala bapak kau keh-PA-la BA-pak KOWYour father’s head.
   Rude ▶ Hear it
5. 5
   babi BA-beePig.
   Rude ▶ Hear it
7. 6
   sial SEE-alDamn, cursed.
   Mild ▶ Hear it
8. 7
   celaka cheh-LA-kaDamned.
   Mild ▶ Hear it
9. 8
   bangang BA-ngangStupid.
   Mild ▶ Hear it
10. 9
    bodoh BO-dohStupid.
    Grandma-safe ▶ Hear it
11. 10
    bahlul bah-LOOLIdiot.
    Grandma-safe ▶ Hear it