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, play ping pong
talk cock sing song play ping pong
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Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- to engage in aimless chit-chat, relaxation, and leisure activities, whiling away the time
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
synonyms:
usage notes
Generally considered less directly vulgar than 'cock' itself, or not vulgar at all.
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other credits:
u/awesomegt (Reddit) for the suggestion.