jelak

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Unadapted borrowing from Malay jelak (bored).

Adjective[edit]

jelak

  1. (colloquial, Singapore, Malaysia, Singlish) Food which makes one feel satiated, disgusted, because the taste is too overwhelming.

References[edit]

Malay[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /d͡ʒəˈlak/, [d͡ʒəˈlaʔ]
  • Hyphenation: je‧lak

Adjective[edit]

jelak (Jawi spelling جلق) (Malaysia, Singapore)

  1. bored; tired
  2. full; satisfied (after eating etc.)