I think it’s a Malay word.

Shiok was inducted into the Oxford dictionary, so I think this [explanation should be legit.](https://www.oed.com/dictionary/shiok_int?tl=true&tab=etymology)

cryotosensei

You probably don’t understand shiok. It’s a Singlish word we use to express how awesome something is.

Not the crux of your post, but you'd know I'd be the one to comment on this :)

What's the etymology? Tried checking but seems like there is debate if it is from Malay or hokkien?

science

McDonald’s Really Shiok

> You probably don’t understand shiok. It’s a Singlish word we use to express how awesome something is.

Not the crux of your post, but you'd know I'd be the one to comment on this :)

What's the etymology? Tried checking but seems like there is debate if it is from Malay or hokkien?