What does “diam” mean?

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

diam

Keep quiet (Malay).

“Diam a bit, the baby sleeping.”

What does “diam” mean in Singlish?

Keep quiet (Malay). It’s a verb.

Where does “diam” come from?

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

How do you use “diam” in a sentence?

“Diam a bit, the baby sleeping.”

Is “diam” 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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