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:
pattern like badminton
pattern more than badminton
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Detailed etymology
definitions
expression
- (simile) describing a person who exhibits an excessive and frustrating amount of troublesome behaviour and antics; when one's actions and motives are impenetrable, inexplicable, and complex to the point of deviousness
She taunted her political opponent and claimed that the crafty man employed "pattern more than badminton".
— 2019, Sebastiam Sim. The Riot Act. Epigram Books. ISBN: 9789814785754
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