What does “abang” mean?

Abang in the Singlish dictionary: what it means, where it comes from and how it’s said.

abang

Older brother (Malay); also a friendly way to call a man a bit older than you.

“Abang, this one how much ah?”

What does “abang” mean in Singlish?

Older brother (Malay); also a friendly way to call a man a bit older than you. It’s a noun.

Where does “abang” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include achar, adik, agak and alamak.

How do you use “abang” in a sentence?

“Abang, this one how much ah?”

Is “abang” in the Singlish Wordle?

Yes: it’s one of the answers in the Singlish Wordle, one word a day, the same for everyone.

Liddat’s own words, from the Singlish dictionary: 312 words and phrases, A to Z.