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:
buey song bway song
buay song
简
繁
→
Hokkien:
𫧃爽
𣍐爽
poj:
bōe-sóng
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- unhappy; dissatisfied
- uncomfortable; perturbed; disgusted
The more Buay See thought about it, the more he felt buay song ... "Boss," Buay See said, straightening himself, spewing his speech in a Merlion-style torrent. It was the only way to get the injustice off his chest.
— 2014, Felix Cheong. Singapore Siu Dai: The SG Conversation In A Cup. Ethos Books. ISBN: 9789811176036
interjection
- (rude) used to issue a challenge; 'not happy?'; 'got a problem?'
synonyms: