What does “kantang” mean?

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

kantang

Potato; someone who speaks with an overdone Western accent.

“She come back from London, now so kantang.”

What does “kantang” mean in Singlish?

Potato; someone who speaks with an overdone Western accent. It’s an adjective.

Where does “kantang” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include kakak, kaki, kambing and kampung.

How do you use “kantang” in a sentence?

“She come back from London, now so kantang.”

Is “kantang” 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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