What does “ayam” mean?

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

ayam

Chicken (Malay); also someone weak or lousy at something.

“He so ayam at badminton, cannot even serve.”

What does “ayam” mean in Singlish?

Chicken (Malay); also someone weak or lousy at something. It’s a noun.

Where does “ayam” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include angkat bola, assam, atas and attap.

How do you use “ayam” in a sentence?

“He so ayam at badminton, cannot even serve.” It turns up in other words’ examples too: see soto.

Is “ayam” 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.