What does “lalang” mean?

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

lalang

Tall, coarse wild grass.

“The empty plot full of lalang.”

koyak Torn, broken, spoilt (Malay).
lagi More, even more; still.
lah The best-known particle: at the end of a sentence it softens a request, makes a statement…
laksa Noodles in spicy coconut-curry soup.
lapis Layered (Malay); kueh lapis is a cake of many thin layers.
leceh Troublesome, a hassle (Malay).
lemak Rich and creamy with coconut milk (Malay), as in nasi lemak.
lepak Loaf around, chill, hang out (Malay).

What does “lalang” mean in Singlish?

Tall, coarse wild grass. It’s a noun.

Where does “lalang” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include koyak, lagi, lah and laksa.

How do you use “lalang” in a sentence?

“The empty plot full of lalang.”

Is “lalang” 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.