What does “gian” mean?

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

gian

adjectiveMalay

Craving, itching for something.

“Haven’t eat chilli crab for months, gian already.”

What does “gian” mean in Singlish?

Craving, itching for something. It’s an adjective.

Where does “gian” come from?

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

How do you use “gian” in a sentence?

“Haven’t eat chilli crab for months, gian already.”

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