redirected from
bio
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:
bio
beo
→
Hokkien:
瞄
poj:
biô
Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- to peep at; to ogle surreptitiously. May carry a lewd or perverted connotation.
I am saying I tactically beo. Even when you thought why I never beo zhar bo.
— 2023 August 25, Ender. Mycarforum, "BREAKING: Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam announces intention to run for Singapore's presidency.". https://www.mycarforum.com/forums/topic/2722957-breaking-senior-minister-tharman-shanmugaratnam-announces-intention-to-run-for-singapores-presidency/page/81/