redirected from
time
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:
time x
times
→
English:
times
+
×
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- (after a numerical quantity) general measure word for listed quantities; used to indicate discrete amounts of items, objects, people, etc.
Gennermen, last night got one time joker try to play phone after lights out, thought I won't catch. Now he can OTOT enjoy playing phone in camp all he wants when he is serve his three times extra.
usage notes
Especially common in the military. Used in many situations where the number alone would be sufficient in English, for example 'two times good one' vs. 'two good ones'.