* 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:
ang moh tua ki ang moh dua kee amdk amtk
ang moh tua kee
→
Hokkien:
红毛
紅毛
poj:
âng-mô͘
+
大支
poj:
tōa-ki
definitions
expression
- (derogatory, pejorative) an expression used to highlight or point out the perceived superiority, arrogance, and privileged treatment of white (ang moh) men in Singapore.
This guy all talk no action, whole day laze around jiak zua, never makes a real contribution, and still kena promoted. Liddat fair meh? Ang moh tua kee.
noun
- (derogatory, pejorative) a white (ang moh) man in Singapore, who is perceived to be superior, arrogant, and privileged, and is praised for traits or actions that would be seen as undesirable and unattractive in local, non-white Singaporeans (often referred to as 'Sinkies' when making such comparisons).
AMDK Rides bicycle to work - eco friendly and fit
Sinkie rides bicycle to work - wah no money buy car, sweaty and smelly
AMDK bring girl to Kopitiam for date: wow! he's making an effort to integrate. doesn't splurge unecessarily. marry me and have my babies
Sinkie bring girl to Kopitiam for date: cheapo, loser. failure in life. uncultured. [sic]
— 2017 April 7, u/Whiskerfield, u/ahwingz, and u/myrares. Reddit, "AMDK vs Sinkie Compilation". https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/63zvf0/amdk_vs_sinkie_compilation/
usage notes
Male equivalent of ang moh tua liap, but is sometimes also used in the context of women.