Chimbridge Singlish Dictionary

definitions

verb

1. to show respect or be respectful to somebody, often just as a favour, out of pity, or to preserve another's dignity

Give her some face lah. At least show up for the meeting.

2. to do something nice or respectful for somebody else, even if one is reluctant to do so or feels they do not deserve it

I don't agree with my boss' ideas of how to do things, but I'll give face and not undermine him in front of the clients.