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5cs
Commonly found variants; note these may range from acceptable alternatives to
non-standard forms or incorrect spellings*.
* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
also can:
5c's 5 cs 5 c's 5c 5 c
5Cs
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English:
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c
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a phrase referring to the five status symbols of cash, car, credit card, condominium, and country club; historically held to be the five goals of a successful working Singaporean. Sometimes also alludes to the clout and materialistic goals many spend their lives chasing after, in order to impress others.