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:
ekshen akshen
action 1
→
English:
action
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- blustering, arrogant, and pompous in one's behaviour and bearing.
Wei Kiat admits that his grasp of English grammar is poor and his vocabulary, weak. He does not speak "high class English" to his friends and family. Says Wei Kiat, "Wait people think I very action."
— 2006 July 30, Nur Amira Abdul Karim (quoting Ang Wei Kiat). The Sunday Times, p.35
verb
- to boast; to show off
action 2
→
English:
action
Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- to appear to be doing something; to put on a perfunctory display; to act like one is doing more than one is busy with
Eh, boss coming, action action a bit! If not he will arrow you to do more saikang.
adjective
- (of people) appearing as if they are something they are not
He say until his England so powderful liddat, but he just action only; later you hear him try spiaking English, really can vomit blood sia.
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