What does “malu” mean?

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

malu

Embarrassed, ashamed (Malay).

“Fall down in front of everybody, so malu.”

What does “malu” mean in Singlish?

Embarrassed, ashamed (Malay). It’s an adjective.

Where does “malu” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include Majulah, makan, makcik and malas.

How do you use “malu” in a sentence?

“Fall down in front of everybody, so malu.”

Is “malu” 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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