What does “sarong” mean?

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

sarong

Wrap-around cloth skirt worn in Southeast Asia.

“My grandpa wears a sarong at home.”

What does “sarong” mean in Singlish?

Wrap-around cloth skirt worn in Southeast Asia. It’s a noun.

Where does “sarong” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include roti, salah, sama and sambal.

How do you use “sarong” in a sentence?

“My grandpa wears a sarong at home.” It turns up in other words’ examples too: see kebaya.

Is “sarong” 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.