What does “popiah” mean?

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

popiah

Fresh spring roll filled with turnip, egg and sweet sauce.

“We make popiah at home every Qing Ming.”

What does “popiah” mean in Singlish?

Fresh spring roll filled with turnip, egg and sweet sauce. It’s a noun.

Where does “popiah” come from?

From Hokkien. Other Singlish words from Hokkien include orbi good, paiseh, pek chek and peng.

How do you use “popiah” in a sentence?

“We make popiah at home every Qing Ming.”

Is “popiah” in the Singlish Wordle?

Yes: it’s one of the answers in the Singlish Wordle, one word a day, the same for everyone.

Liddat’s own words, from the Singlish dictionary: 312 words and phrases, A to Z.