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:
manmode
man mode
→
English:
man
+
mode
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- (military) a state of mind induced in soldiers as a result of extreme physical or mental fatigue, uncaringness, etc. where they cluelessly follow behind others and make no effort or contribution to the group other than the bare minimum
verb
- (military) to make no effort or contribution other than the bare minimum, due to physical or mental fatigue, lack of care, absentmindedness, etc.
- (military) to follow cluelessly behind a leader or someone in general, with no idea about the plan, aim, current location, heading, or situation at the front
Went to a specialist course and regretted it like crazy not just opting to be a man. Just man mode and do something useful with the extra free time
— 2023 October 1, u/Live-Appeal8179. Reddit, "Is it wrong to just Man Mode for the 2 years?". https://www.reddit.com/r/NationalServiceSG/comments/16wuzy7/is_it_wrong_to_just_man_mode_for_the_2_years/
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