What does “durian” mean?

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

durian

The king of fruits, spiky and strong-smelling; banned on the MRT.

“Mao Shan Wang durian this year very sweet.”

What does “durian” mean in Singlish?

The king of fruits, spiky and strong-smelling; banned on the MRT. It’s a noun.

Where does “durian” come from?

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

How do you use “durian” in a sentence?

“Mao Shan Wang durian this year very sweet.” It turns up in other words’ examples too: see confirm and heaty.

Is “durian” 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.