Phrase guide

Kallang Wave

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkɑːlɑːŋ weɪv/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of Mexican wave.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Singapore

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Mexican wave

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative spelling of Kallang Wave.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

A Singapore variant of the Mexican wave. Kallang is the location of a football stadium in Singapore.