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 zuey kuey badminton pattern choe koe badminton pattern chuay kuay badminton pattern chuey kuey badminton pattern chuay kueh badminton pattern zui gui badminton pattern zui kuey badminton pattern zui kueh badminton pattern tzuay kuay badminton
pattern zuay kuay 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
Wah lau, ask him to do anything, very difficult. He pattern tzuay kuay badminton.
— 2005 June 1. The New Paper (advertisement). p.18
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