keropok

English

Etymology

From Malay keropok.

Noun

keropok

  1. (Singapore) A type of deep-fried cracker made with starch and flavoured with seafood

See also

Indonesian

Etymology

From Javanese ꦏꦿꦸꦥꦸꦏ꧀ (krupuk), from Old Javanese kěrupuk (“crunchy flake”). Doublet of kerupuk.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [kəˈropɔk̚]
  • Hyphenation: kê‧ro‧pok

Noun

keropok (plural keropok-keropok)

  1. alternative form of sekeropok

Adjective

keropok (comparative lebih keropok, superlative paling keropok)

  1. empty
  2. hollowed
  3. (figurative) weak; soft

Alternative forms

  • keropong

Derived terms

  • sekeropok

Further reading

Malay

Etymology

Borrowed from Javanese ꦏꦿꦸꦥꦸꦏ꧀ (krupuk), inherited from Old Javanese kěrupuk (“crunchy flake”). Cognate with Indonesian kerupuk.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəˈropok/ [kəˈro.poʔ]
  • Hyphenation: kĕ‧ro‧pok

Noun

keropok (Jawi spelling کروڤوق)

  1. fried crackers originally from Indonesian (Javanese) cuisine.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • → English: keropok
  • → Thai: กรือโป๊ะ (grʉʉ-bpó)

Further reading

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