What does “assam” mean?

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

assam

Tamarind, and the sour, spicy dishes made with it.

“Assam fish head with rice, very shiok.”

Also: asam

What does “assam” mean in Singlish?

Tamarind, and the sour, spicy dishes made with it. It’s a noun.

Where does “assam” come from?

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

How do you use “assam” in a sentence?

“Assam fish head with rice, very shiok.”

How else is “assam” spelt?

Singlish has no fixed spelling: people also write “asam”.

Is “assam” in the Singlish Wordle?

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

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