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:
bobes bopz bobz bopez bobez bops bobs
definitions
adjective
- unable to be helped; having nothing that can be done; having no choice
synonyms:
interjection
- 'it can't be helped'; 'there's nothing that can be done'; 'there's no choice'; used to express resignation or grudgingness
Of course, I met Singaporeans. The intern-turned-friend from my summer job, who taught me that the youth now say “bopes” in place of “bo pian.”
— 2021 March 12, Susan Liu. SRL, "On Singapore". https://susanranliu.com/2021/03/12/on-singapore/
Now, when we first heard about CEP, many of us had our doubts ... But guess what? We’d already signed up, so “bopes” ... Off we went, with a mix of curiosity and uncertainty.
— 2023 November 10, Kimberly Tay. Handful of Leaves, "Camp Ehi-Passiko 2023: Your Ultimate Guide to a Spiritual Adventure". https://handfulofleaves.life/camp-ehi-passiko-2023-your-ultimate-guide-to-a-spiritual-adventure/
synonyms: