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.
   • Wah this Mee Rebus damn jelak sia

References

• A Dictionary of Singlish and Singapore English
• Carium Umum

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.)