What does “ulu” mean?

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

ulu

adjectiveMalay

Remote, out of the way, hard to get to (from hulu, upriver).

“The hotel very ulu, need two buses from the MRT.”

What does “ulu” mean in Singlish?

Remote, out of the way, hard to get to (from hulu, upriver). It’s an adjective.

Where does “ulu” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include susah, tahan, teh tarik and tekan.

How do you use “ulu” in a sentence?

“The hotel very ulu, need two buses from the MRT.”

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