What does “bobian” mean?

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

bobian

No choice, nothing can be done (Hokkien).

“Last train gone already, bobian, take taxi.”

Also: boh pian, bo pian

What does “bobian” mean in Singlish?

No choice, nothing can be done (Hokkien). It’s a phrase.

Where does “bobian” come from?

From Hokkien. Other Singlish words from Hokkien include ang moh, angbao, bo eng and bo hua.

How do you use “bobian” in a sentence?

“Last train gone already, bobian, take taxi.”

How else is “bobian” spelt?

Singlish has no fixed spelling: people also write “boh pian” or “bo pian”.

Is “bobian” 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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