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sinkie
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:
singkie
Sinkie
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English:
Singapore
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-ie
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- (derogatory, offensive) a Singaporean; someone from Singapore
i never see the sinkie pwn sinkie attitude with sinkies abroad but when in sg, there are too many sinkies who try to put down others, just seem hateful, etc.
— 2023 May 12, Akwa123. Harwarezone, "Sinkies abroad vs Singapore Sinkies". https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/sinkies-abroad-vs-singapore-sinkies.6902643/
adjective
- (derogatory, offensive) Singaporean; of or relating to Singapore
usage notes
Usually used in a self-hating, self-deprecating, hostile, or derogatory manner.