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:
3 stripe general
three-stripe general
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English:
three-star general
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stripe
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- (military) a sergeant who behaves self-importantly and arrogantly, as if they were of a much higher rank
BMT is full of three-stripe generals who cmi in SCS.
usage notes
Due to the rank insignia of third sergeant (3SG) in the military being three chevrons, or 'stripes', in comparison to the three stars of a lieutenant general.