What does “blur” mean? Singlish meaning and example

blur

Confused, slow to catch on (“blur like sotong”).

“Sorry, just woke up, still very blur.”

Also: blur like sotong

More Singlish from English

arrow To assign a job to someone, usually one nobody wants.

auntie Any woman older than you, said with respect, whether related or not.

best Said with a sigh: great, just great, when things get worse.

bluff To lie to someone, fool them.

bumboat Small motorboat used to carry goods and people, like on the Singapore River or to Pulau…

can or not Is it possible? Will you? Also a dare: think you can do it?

cannot make it Not good enough, not up to the mark; also can’t come.

catch no ball Don’t understand at all, totally lost.

Questions

What does “blur” mean in Singlish?

Confused, slow to catch on (“blur like sotong”). It’s an adjective.

Where does “blur” come from?

From English. Other Singlish words from English include arrow, auntie, best and bluff.

How do you use “blur” in a sentence?

“Sorry, just woke up, still very blur.” It turns up in other words’ examples too: see cannot make it and sotong.

How else is “blur” spelt?

Singlish has no fixed spelling: people also write “blur like sotong”.

Is “blur” 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.