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:
1 stripe general one stripe general
one-stripe general
→
English:
one-star general
+
stripe
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- (military) a lance corporal who behaves self-importantly and arrogantly, as if they were of a much higher rank
usage notes
Due to the rank insignia of lance corporal (LCP) in the military having one chevron, or 'stripe', in comparison to the one star of a brigadier general.