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:
burok siku
buruk siku
→
Malay:
buruk siku
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- (idiom) one who asks or demands that a gift they have given is returned to them
verb
- (idiom) to ask or demand that a gift one has given is returned
Guys how to say buruk siku in england?
Just now got scold someone in england bcos she buruk siku but then awkwardly terstop middleway because lost translation dammit :rage:
— 2016 January 18, Burburi San. Lowyat.net, "Buruk siku". https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3830622/all