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:
bo be zao boh beh zao bo beh chau
bo beh zao
简
繁
→
Hokkien:
无马走
無馬走
poj:
bô bé cháu
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- (idiom) the very best; top-grade; unbeatable; incomparable; superb; way ahead of the competition
Her performance in the audition was truly bo beh zao, making the casters' choice of who would play the lead role a no-brainer.
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