kacang puteh

Singapore/ˈkɑt͡ʃɑŋ ˌpʊteɪ/

noun

Assorted nuts, crackers, legumes and murukku, traditionally sold by Indian vendors in paper cones.

OriginMalay kacang putih →
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Meanings

nounkacang puteh (uncountable)

alternative kacang putih · alternative kachang puteh · alternative kachang putih

  1. SingaporeuncountableAssorted nuts, crackers, legumes and murukku, traditionally sold by Indian vendors in paper cones.
adjectivekacang puteh (not comparable)

alternative kacang putih · alternative kachang puteh · alternative kachang putih

  1. SingaporeSinglishnot comparablerareEasy as pie, easy-peasy.

Origin

  1. Malaykacang putih
  2. Englishkacang puteh

From Malay kacang putih or kacang puteh (1924-1972 spelling), meaning “white nuts”, originally referring to chickpeas.

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APA

kacang puteh. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kacang%20puteh

MLA

“kacang puteh.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kacang%20puteh. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “kacang puteh,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kacang%20puteh.

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