What does “wanton” mean?

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

wanton

Dumpling in wonton mee, as Singapore spells it.

“One wanton mee, dry, with chilli.”

Also: wonton

What does “wanton” mean in Singlish?

Dumpling in wonton mee, as Singapore spells it. It’s a noun.

Where does “wanton” come from?

From Cantonese. Other Singlish words from Cantonese include meh, paktor, sampan and Samsui.

How do you use “wanton” in a sentence?

“One wanton mee, dry, with chilli.”

How else is “wanton” spelt?

Singlish has no fixed spelling: people also write “wonton”.

Is “wanton” 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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