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:
sam pat
sampat
→
Hokkien:
三八
poj:
sam-pat
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- (euphemistic, humorous) a woman (usually) who behaves irrationally and is slightly crazy, and has traits such as being unreasonable, frivolous, immodest, unabashed, gossipy, acting wacky, etc.
- (euphemistic, humorous, derogatory) bitch; slut; thot; unpleasant woman
She thinks she's being even more quirky by suddenly becoming bi out of nowhere ah. AA only, what a little sampat.
synonyms:
Hannah had a reputation as quite the sampat during our uni days, often trying to lead multiple guys and girls along at once.
adjective
- (euphemistic, humorous, usually of women) behaving irrationally and crazily; having traits such as being crazy, unreasonable, frivolous, immodest, unabashed, gossipy, bitchy, acting wacky, etc.
- foolish; stupid; silly
interjection
- 'crazy!'; 'ridiculous!'; exclamation in response to somebody behaving irrationally and crazily, or being unreasonable, frivolous, immodest, unabashed, gossipy, bitchy, acting wacky, etc.
She really asking for trouble ah? Sampat!
usage notes
The term is euphemistic and is mostly used to convey its meanings in a lighthearted, jocular way without being too harsh or offensive.
Originally only used to describe women, but is now sometimes used without regard for gender.