Wantam
WAH-ntahm /ˈwɑ.ntɑm/
"Wantam" is Sheng for one term.
Meaning
- noun one term. A slogan from 2025 saying the president should serve only one term. People also use it as a joke for anything that will not last.
Examples
- Hiyo relationship yao ni wantam. That relationship of theirs won't last.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From English 'one term', written the way it sounds.
How it was made: From English.
Questions about Wantam
What does Wantam mean in Sheng?
"Wantam" is Sheng for one term. A slogan from 2025 saying the president should serve only one term. People also use it as a joke for anything that will not last.
How do you use Wantam in a sentence?
"Hiyo relationship yao ni wantam." means "That relationship of theirs won't last."
How do you pronounce Wantam?
Say it WAH-ntahm (/ˈwɑ.ntɑm/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Wantam come from?
From English 'one term', written the way it sounds.
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