What does “lemak” mean?

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

lemak

Rich and creamy with coconut milk (Malay), as in nasi lemak.

“The curry very lemak, very good.”

What does “lemak” mean in Singlish?

Rich and creamy with coconut milk (Malay), as in nasi lemak. It’s an adjective.

Where does “lemak” come from?

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

How do you use “lemak” in a sentence?

“The curry very lemak, very good.” It turns up in other words’ examples too: see achar, bungkus and ikan.

Is “lemak” 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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