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 tah bo lam pa bo ta bo lampa bo ta bo lan pa bo ta bo lanpa bo ta bo lam pha
bo ta bo lam pa
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Hokkien:
无焦无𡳞脬
無焦無𡳞脬
poj:
bô-ta-bô-lān-pha
Detailed etymology
definitions
expression
- (vulgar, drinking toast) bottoms up!; if you don't drink every last drop, you have no balls
Lai, drink! Bo ta bo lam pa! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaam....
usage notes
May be followed up with the phrase "ta liao superstar", meaning that someone who drinks every drop will be admired.