What does “pantang” mean?

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

pantang

Taboo, superstitious about something.

“Chinese New Year don’t sweep the floor, pantang.”

What does “pantang” mean in Singlish?

Taboo, superstitious about something. It’s an adjective.

Where does “pantang” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include padang, pakcik, pandai and pandan.

How do you use “pantang” in a sentence?

“Chinese New Year don’t sweep the floor, pantang.”

Is “pantang” 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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