What does “siam” mean?

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

siam

Dodge, avoid, get out of the way.

“See the teacher coming, quickly siam.”

What does “siam” mean in Singlish?

Dodge, avoid, get out of the way. It’s a verb.

Where does “siam” come from?

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

How do you use “siam” in a sentence?

“See the teacher coming, quickly siam.”

Is “siam” 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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