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:
entu
enthu
→
English:
enthusiastic
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- very enthusiastic; overzealous; overly eager or motivated
A few enthu ones fervently participated in their UGs, whereas the majority of the kids just wanted to spend their Friday afternoons on something actually enjoyable.
usage notes
Usually used in a disapproving or disdainful sense, suggesting that said enthusiasm or motivation is misplaced and not relatable.