what are the hokkien words deriving from angmo words in singapore?

but my malay frens also say gostun
Nope. Gostan is never a Malay word.

Although Malay also like to use this word but it also originate from the nautical English Phrase " Go Astern ". Told you its likely from coolie times during off loading of goods being shouted at by AMDK at Boat Quay already..LOL.

Its exactly yhe same as the Hokkien term frequently used by lorry uncles 'Gohead !' meaning 'Go Ahead!"

https://thesmartlocal.com/read/malaysian-slang/#:~:text=Meaning: Apparently Gostan is derived,Gostan!

Meaning: Apparently Gostan is derived from the nautical English phrase “go astern” which means “to go backwards”. Nowadays we Malaysians use it to mean “reverse” (a vehicle).

People just usually shout “Gostan! Gostan! Gostan!” when directing a driver without the need for any other words.
 
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