What does “otah” mean?

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

otah

Spicy fish paste grilled in a banana leaf.

“Buy some otah to eat with bread.”

Also: otak-otak

What does “otah” mean in Singlish?

Spicy fish paste grilled in a banana leaf. It’s a noun.

Where does “otah” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include mata, nah, nasi and nyonya.

How do you use “otah” in a sentence?

“Buy some otah to eat with bread.”

How else is “otah” spelt?

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

Is “otah” 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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