Meaning of ke belakang pusing | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To make an about-turn; more precisely, to turn 180 degrees clockwise, then stomp one’s left foot.
   Singapore, invariable
2. To turn around and retrace one’s steps (e.g., when one has lost their way or gone in the wrong direction); to turn around and run away (e.g., from a problematic situation).
   Singapore, Singlish, humorous, informal, invariable, often

Examples

“He did not even get the chance to step foot on Singapore soil before he was duly told to ‘ke belakang pusing’ (translated to U-turn, in English) back to Batam at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.”

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