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siamtiu
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:
siamdiu siam tiu siamtiu
siam diu
→
Malay:
Siam
+
Cantonese:
吊
jyutping:
diu3
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a Thai disco or nightclub, usually featuring young, attractive Thai hostesses (or hostesses from other countries in the region) who customers can diao hua for (pay to hang flower garlands or coloured sashes on) in exchange for their time and attention. Unlike a stereotypical club, siam dius usually feature a cozier atmosphere (in part due to a smaller size) and calmer music genres, with one of the most popular being manyao (slow Chinese pop).
TBH, all the entertainment you need at a siam diu is laid out in front of you — talking, drinking and playing games with the siam bus.
— 2023 April 5, Nicole Yong. Zula, "11 Siam Dius In Singapore To Add Entertainment To Your Nightlife, Based On Local Recommendations". https://zula.sg/siam-diu-singapore/