Standard Lemma guide

Chey

intj · name · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Singapore: [t͡ʃheɪ˨˦˨]
  • Singapore: [t͡shɛː˨˦˨] following Cantonese

1

intj

Meaning 1

Expression of dismissal following an unmet expectation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Malaysia, Singapore, Singlish

Examples

  • Chey, I thought it was touchscreen.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

name

Meaning 2

A diminutive of the female given name Cheyenne.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Cantonese 唓 /𪠳 (ce2) or Singaporean Hokkien 唓 /𪠳 (chhê, expression of dismissal).