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:
glassheart
glass heart
→
English:
glass
+
heart
↻
Mandarin:
玻璃心
pinyin:
bō li/lí xīn
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- (derogatory) oversensitive; easily offended; having feelings that are easily hurt
synonyms:
noun
- (derogatory) someone who is overly sensitive and easily offended; a person whose feelings are easily hurt; a snowflake
synonyms:
usage notes
Often used derogatorily to deride supporters of the Chinese Communist Party, mocking how easily they are offended by criticism.