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:
bojio bochio bo chio
bo jio
简
繁
→
Hokkien:
无招
無招
poj:
bô-chio
Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- to not invite somebody to a social event or activity; to leave someone out when hanging out
Anyone else wants, feel free to come along - entry is free, don't say I bojio hor!
antonyms:
interjection
- (usually jocular) expression of grievance at being left out of, or not invited to, a social event or activity
I saw your Insta post of the Krabi trip last weekend — bojio leh!
usage notes
Usually jocular, rather than as a serious complaint or grievance.