What does “manja” mean?

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

manja

Pampered, clingy, babyish (Malay).

“The cat very manja, always wants to be carried.”

What does “manja” mean in Singlish?

Pampered, clingy, babyish (Malay). It’s an adjective.

Where does “manja” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include makcik, malas, malu and mamak.

How do you use “manja” in a sentence?

“The cat very manja, always wants to be carried.”

Is “manja” 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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