What does “leceh” mean?

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

leceh

Troublesome, a hassle (Malay).

“So leceh, need to fill in three forms.”

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.
lapis Layered (Malay); kueh lapis is a cake of many thin layers.
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.
lontong Rice cakes in a coconut vegetable curry.

What does “leceh” mean in Singlish?

Troublesome, a hassle (Malay). It’s an adjective.

Where does “leceh” come from?

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

How do you use “leceh” in a sentence?

“So leceh, need to fill in three forms.”

Is “leceh” 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.