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:
p.s.
ps
简
繁
→
Singlish:
paĩseh
Detailed etymology
definitions
interjection
- sorry
- 'excuse me'; 'I beg your pardon'
PS! Forgot to send the notes last night.
ps, bother you again ah
synonyms:
adjective
- (rarer) sorry; embarrassed; shy
usage notes
Usually in written form. May be read as an initialism ('P. S.') or as the full word, 'paĩseh'.