What does “kelong” mean?

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

kelong

Offshore fishing platform on stilts; also a fixed, rigged game.

“Sure win one, this match kelong.”

What does “kelong” mean in Singlish?

Offshore fishing platform on stilts; also a fixed, rigged game. It’s a noun.

Where does “kelong” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include kawan, kaya, kebaya and kedekut.

How do you use “kelong” in a sentence?

“Sure win one, this match kelong.”

Is “kelong” 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.