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:
gau dim
gao dim
简
繁
→
Cantonese:
搞掂/搅掂
搞掂/攪掂
jyutping:
gaau2 dim6
Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- to complete a task; to get something done; to finish
- to settle a matter; to resolve a problem or situation
The faster you gao dim your homework, the faster you can play with your friends!
If you don't make sure to gao dim everything, you're gonna be in trouble.
interjection
- exclamation expressing that something has been completed well or very satisfactorily; 'it's settled!'; 'done!'
Gao dim! Finally! That's a wrap, folks.
synonyms: