* 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:
tiko tico teeko tee ko
ti ko
→
Hokkien:
猪哥
豬哥
poj:
ti-ko
definitions
noun
- a pervert; a lecher
synonyms:
adjective
- perverted; lecherous
.....wow...many tiko uncles kena questioned by spf when caught visiting 'happy ending' massage parlours at parklane mall..... [sic]
— 2024 April 4, 11.11.. Hardwarezone, ".....wow...many tiko uncles kena questioned by spf when caught visiting 'happy ending' massage parlours at parklane mall.....". https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/wow-many-tiko-uncles-kena-questioned-by-spf-when-caught-visiting-happy-ending-massage-parlours-at-parklane-mall.7016435/
verb
- (fig.) to act lecherously; to be perverted; to skirt-chase
[Influencer complain liao!!] BBFA don't keep ogle and tiko girl wearing sport bra and yoga pant hor!!
— 2023 August 25, soulblader_89. Hardwarezone, "[Influencer complain liao!!] BBFA don't keep ogle and tiko girl wearing sport bra and yoga pant hor!!". https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/influencer-complain-liao-bbfa-dont-keep-ogle-and-tiko-girl-wearing-sport-bra-and-yoga-pant-hor.6940685/