sekali

Definition

What if, lest (something problematic or unanticipated happens)

Etymology

Semantic shift from Malay sekali (“once”).

Example Sentences

• "[…] the instruction all says to deep fry them, so dared not buy - sekali raw dough, how to eat?"
• "[…] make sure he’s activated the right ringtone, sekali you, ahem, raise the wrong hopes."