rabak

English

Etymology

From Malay rabak (ragged; in tatters).

Pronunciation

  • (Singapore) IPA(key): /ˈɹɑbɑʔ/, /-k/, [ˈɹa(ː).baʔ]

Adjective

rabak (comparative more rabak, superlative most rabak)

  1. (Singlish, predicative, of a situation) Out of control, messed up; (by extension) terrible.
  2. (Singlish, predicative, of a person) In a sorry state.

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