What does “lapis” mean?

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

lapis

Layered (Malay); kueh lapis is a cake of many thin layers.

“Peel the kueh lapis layer by layer, the proper way.”

Also: kueh lapis

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.
lalang Tall, coarse wild grass.
leceh Troublesome, a hassle (Malay).
lemak Rich and creamy with coconut milk (Malay), as in nasi lemak.
lepak Loaf around, chill, hang out (Malay).
lobang Opportunity, a good deal (Malay for “hole”); a tip-off.

What does “lapis” mean in Singlish?

Layered (Malay); kueh lapis is a cake of many thin layers. It’s a noun.

Where does “lapis” come from?

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

How do you use “lapis” in a sentence?

“Peel the kueh lapis layer by layer, the proper way.”

How else is “lapis” spelt?

Singlish has no fixed spelling: people also write “kueh lapis”.

Is “lapis” 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.