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:
lapsap lup sup lap sam lup sam
lap sap
→
Cantonese:
垃圾
jyutping:
laap6 saap3
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- slovenly; dirty; sleazy
- dirty; sloppy; slobby; unkempt
Peter became a drifter, whiling away his time and money on the most lap sap nightclubs in town.
synonyms:
I can't believe he's dressed so lup sup for his own wedding...