jelak

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Malay jelak (“bored”).

Adjective

jelak

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

References

Malay

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

Adjective

jelak (Jawi spelling ⁧جلق⁩) (Malaysia, Singapore)

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