What does “unglam” mean?

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

unglam

adjectiveEnglish

Not glamorous; uncool, embarrassing.

“Sleep with mouth open on the MRT, very unglam.”

steamboat Hot pot: a pot of soup at the table to cook meat, seafood and vegetables in.
tackle To try to win someone over romantically.
terror Awesome, very skilled; also fierce.
tiffin A stacked metal food carrier; a packed lunch in one.
trishaw Three-wheeled bicycle taxi.
uncle Any man older than you, said with respect, whether related or not.
void deck The open ground floor of an HDB block, used for weddings, wakes, games and chit-chat.
what At the end of a sentence, pushes back: but I did, but it is.

What does “unglam” mean in Singlish?

Not glamorous; uncool, embarrassing. It’s an adjective.

Where does “unglam” come from?

From English. Other Singlish words from English include steamboat, tackle, terror and tiffin.

How do you use “unglam” in a sentence?

“Sleep with mouth open on the MRT, very unglam.”

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