kopitiam
noun/ˌkɒpɪˈtiːəm/
/ˌkəʊpɪˈtiːæm/
South-East Asian English [kopitjam]
(South-East Asian English)- (in Malaysia and Singapore) a neighbourhood cafe that serves traditional Malay and Chinese food and drinks
- They usually have breakfast at a small local kopitiam.
Word OriginMalay kopi, ‘coffee’ + Hokkien tiam ‘shop’.Want to learn more?
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