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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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sarjen
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English:
sergeant
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- (military, when qualified) any sergeant rank; the ranks between corporal and warrant officer
- (military, unqualified) the ranks of third, second, and first sergeant
- (military) a soldier holding the rank of third, second, or first sergeant; term of address for such a soldier
Sarjen Greg, tonight can order in anot?