"garang" meaning in English

See garang in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈɡɑːrɑːŋ/ [Singapore-English] Forms: more garang [comparative], most garang [superlative]
Etymology: From Malay garang. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ms|garang}} Malay garang Head templates: {{en-adj}} garang (comparative more garang, superlative most garang)
  1. (Singapore, colloquial) bold, daring, fearless Tags: Singapore, colloquial
    Sense id: en-garang-en-adj-DiDB6Lks Categories (other): Singapore English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries, Singlish Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with 4 entries: 44 39 5 0 2 7 2 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 47 41 3 0 2 5 2 Disambiguation of Singlish: 45 55
  2. (Singapore, colloquial) imposing, impressive; manly (of appearance) Tags: Singapore, colloquial
    Sense id: en-garang-en-adj-4Ssjj~ul Categories (other): Singapore English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries, Singlish Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with 4 entries: 44 39 5 0 2 7 2 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 47 41 3 0 2 5 2 Disambiguation of Singlish: 45 55
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