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talk cock, sing song
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:
talk cock, sing song
talk cock sing song
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Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- to speak idle drivel; to engage in aimless chit-chat
As with any communication platform, spam is inevitable, too. Someone just added me to "The Talk Cock Sing Song Play Ping Pong Wave" with 69 other people — which has me clamouring for the Mute and Trash button.
— 2009 October 30, Hedirman Supian. Today, "Catch the Wave". p.58
Singaporeans call it talk-cock-sing-song, because they sit talking rubbish and are prone to breaking out in song at any point.
— 2011 October 30, Pete Brown. Pan Macmillan. Three Sheets To The Wind: One Man's Quest For The Meaning Of Beer. ISBN: 9780330528238. p.313
usage notes
Generally considered less directly vulgar than 'cock' itself.