What does “hawker” mean?

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

hawker

A cooked-food stall holder, or the food centre itself.

“Singapore’s hawker culture is on UNESCO’s list.”

What does “hawker” mean in Singlish?

A cooked-food stall holder, or the food centre itself. It’s a noun.

Where does “hawker” come from?

From English. Other Singlish words from English include gone case, gostan, got and handphone.

How do you use “hawker” in a sentence?

“Singapore’s hawker culture is on UNESCO’s list.”

Is “hawker” 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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