What does “kacang” mean?

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

kacang

Beans or peanuts (Malay); “ice kacang” is shaved-ice dessert.

“One ice kacang to share, please.”

Also: ice kacang

What does “kacang” mean in Singlish?

Beans or peanuts (Malay); “ice kacang” is shaved-ice dessert. It’s a noun.

Where does “kacang” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include Istana, jaga, jalan and jom.

How do you use “kacang” in a sentence?

“One ice kacang to share, please.”

How else is “kacang” spelt?

Singlish has no fixed spelling: people also write “ice kacang”.

Is “kacang” 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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