* 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:
friend-friend
friend friend
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English:
friend
definitions
verb
- to befriend; to get or be friendly with; to get along well with
Come friend-friend me. I'll try to send Daily Gifts. & I don't have any more Lucky Eggs...so you can time the landmark friendship status levels to your needs.
— 2018 October 26, zensushi. Hardwarezone, "[OFFICIAL] Pokemon Go - Part 9". https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/official-pokemon-go-part-9.5797908/page-480#post-117252464
synonyms:
adjective
- friendly; chummy; close
Now know got big problem liao then come say friend friend? USA should make them give up on 9 dash line first before agreeing anything
— 2013 November 16, FireEmblem. Hardwarezone, "Xi: China Is Ready to Be a Partner and Friend of the US". https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/xi-china-is-ready-to-be-a-partner-and-friend-of-the-us.6971265/
noun
- friends
hannar we now friend friend mah ... :p anyways, I don't know the Telco prices. I no friend friend with StinkTel, ****Hub or M(oronic)1.
— 2013 June 1, sG_KYo. Hardwarezone, "Xperia Tablet Z, Sony's next Android tablet?". https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/xperia-tablet-z-sonys-next-android-tablet.4066493/page-22
synonyms:
usage notes
Often considered slightly childish.