Definition of "wayang" in English

noun

1. Traditional Indonesian arts performance (shadow puppetry, theatrical, dance, etc.) originating from Java island.

2. A shadow theatre performance, or such performances in general.

3. (Malaysia, Singapore, music) Any traditional theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance.

4. (Singapore, Singlish) Insincere behaviour; an act meant to deceive or mislead.

verb

1. (Singapore, Singlish) To put up a front, to pretend (e.g., to be hard at work when one’s superiors are watching) or behave in a false and misleading way, especially if it puts one at an advantage.

adjective

1. (Singapore, Singlish, never attributive) For show, insincere or fake; ostentatious and showy.