lao hong

English

Etymology

From Hokkien 漏風／漏风 (lāu-hong).

Pronunciation

• (Singapore) IPA^(key): /ˈlaʊ˦˨ ˈhɔŋ˦/

Verb

lao hong (invariable)

1. (Singapore, Malaysia, informal, intransitive, of food, especially biscuits) To go stale or turn soft from exposure to air.