What does “gabra” mean?

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

gabra

Flustered, panicky, clumsy under pressure.

“He so gabra, drop the microphone on stage.”

What does “gabra” mean in Singlish?

Flustered, panicky, clumsy under pressure. It’s an adjective.

Where does “gabra” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include chiku, diam, durian and encik.

How do you use “gabra” in a sentence?

“He so gabra, drop the microphone on stage.”

Is “gabra” 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.