What does “hantu” mean?

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

hantu

Ghost (Malay).

“Hungry ghost month, don’t go out so late, got hantu.”

What does “hantu” mean in Singlish?

Ghost (Malay). It’s a noun.

Where does “hantu” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include goreng, gula, habis and hantam.

How do you use “hantu” in a sentence?

“Hungry ghost month, don’t go out so late, got hantu.”

Is “hantu” in the Singlish Wordle?

Yes: it’s one of the answers in the Singlish Wordle, one word a day, the same for everyone.

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