What does “lobang” mean?

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

lobang

Opportunity, a good deal (Malay for “hole”); a tip-off.

“Got any lobang for cheap flights?”

Also: lubang

What does “lobang” mean in Singlish?

Opportunity, a good deal (Malay for “hole”); a tip-off. It’s a noun.

Where does “lobang” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include lapis, leceh, lemak and lepak.

How do you use “lobang” in a sentence?

“Got any lobang for cheap flights?”

How else is “lobang” spelt?

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

Is “lobang” 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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