What does “chiku” mean?

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

chiku

Sapodilla, a sweet brown fruit.

“The chiku tree in my grandma’s garden very fruitful.”

Also: ciku

What does “chiku” mean in Singlish?

Sapodilla, a sweet brown fruit. It’s a noun.

Where does “chiku” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include bubur, bungkus, cabut and chendol.

How do you use “chiku” in a sentence?

“The chiku tree in my grandma’s garden very fruitful.”

How else is “chiku” spelt?

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

Is “chiku” 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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