What does “goreng” mean?

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

goreng

Fried (Malay), as in mee goreng and goreng pisang.

“One mee goreng, extra spicy.”

What does “goreng” mean in Singlish?

Fried (Malay), as in mee goreng and goreng pisang. It’s an adjective.

Where does “goreng” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include encik, gabra, gian and gila.

How do you use “goreng” in a sentence?

“One mee goreng, extra spicy.” It turns up in other words’ examples too: see pisang and tempeh.

Is “goreng” 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.