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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.
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Charlie Mike
Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- (military) to continue a task, mission, assignment etc., especially one perceived as unpleasant, fatiguing, or tiresome, due to having received new orders or an update in the situation; to have to perform extra duties at or very near the perceived end of a mission or assignment
- (military command, imperative) used to announce that a given mission is to be prolonged with extra tasks
After the defence portion, we headed back to OCS for a Charlie Mike – a 1km Casevac around OCS before ending it at the OCS parade square, where we received our green berets.
— 2022 May 31, David Goh. Thing Of GOhLD, "OCS Infantry Professional Term – A New Journey". https://thingofgohld.wordpress.com/
interjection
- (military) expression of cynicism, incredulity, frustration etc. at receiving extra tasks or having to prolong work on a given mission or piece of work, especially one perceived as unpleasant, fatiguing, or tiresome
usage notes
As with many terms originating in the military, it is also used heavily in civilian contexts due to the near-universality of Singaporean and PR men born after 1949 having been conscripted into national service.