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:
lau jiao lau jiau lao chiao
lao jiao
简
繁
→
Hokkien:
老鸟
老鳥
poj:
lāu-chiáu
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a veteran; an old hand; an experienced person; someone who has worked at some place for a long time
- (literal, humorous) an old bird
In celebration of SG50, Singaporeans and permanent residents aged 60 years and above get to enjoy the Lao Jiao promotion, entitling them to free admission to Jurong Bird Park till June 30.
— 2015 June 11. Today, "A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF OLD SINGAPORE". p.42
antonyms:
adjective
- experienced; veteran; seasoned
Not sure to call him lao jiao or hentak kaki sia.
antonyms: