Mamakaki

Mamakaki in Malay (the language used in Malaysia) is a combination of Mamak Kaki (short form - Mamak) meaning a hawker store where Malaysian Indians sell drink and food. The general meaning of Kaki is leg but here it means a gang. Therefore, Mamakaki mean a gang who always enjoy their meals or supper in Mamak.

Malaysian culture is formed from many races including Malay, Chinese, Indian, Kardazan, Iban and many more. The Indian race in early days often set up a "mamak" - Hawker store selling "Roti Canai" (plain bread of circular shape) served with the Indian favourite Kari.

What made this special was that, when the mamakaki stayed in the mamak, they tended to gossip and talk AbOUT what they liked and didn't. This could include everything from small issues like family matters, to economic crises. The Mamak is a place where people could feel free to talk about anything including current affairs.

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Other languages may seem to be have different meaning for mamakaki.