What does “for what” mean?

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

for what

phraseEnglish

Why bother? What’s the point?

“Buy so many shoes for what? Got feet only two.”

don’t play play Don’t mess around, this is serious; also a warning not to underestimate someone.
eh Hey: gets someone’s attention, or starts a question.
fetch To pick someone up or drive them somewhere.
follow To go along with someone, come too.
gahmen The government, as it’s said.
gone case A hopeless case: someone or something past saving.
gostan Reverse a vehicle (from “go astern”); to back off.
got There is, there are; have; also did, before a verb.

What does “for what” mean in Singlish?

Why bother? What’s the point? It’s a phrase.

Where does “for what” come from?

From English. Other Singlish words from English include don’t play play, eh, fetch and follow.

How do you use “for what” in a sentence?

“Buy so many shoes for what? Got feet only two.”

Liddat’s own words, from the Singlish dictionary: 312 words and phrases, A to Z.