* 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:
dua liap toa liap
tua liap
→
Min nan:
大粒
poj:
tōa-lia̍p
definitions
noun
- (of a woman) someone who presents themselves as very important; someone with a high opinion of themselves; a conceited person
- large breasts
- a large piece of something, chiefly round or granular
synonyms:
Their lala big big dua dua liap one. Soup quite power, then not enough alcohol can add more Hua Diao for free too. Good good, can go try
— 2024 June 27, Botak Jazz (Facebook post). "Kallang Claypot La La". https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1612249146010313
adjective
- having large breasts; (of breasts) big
- (chiefly of round objects, grains, balls, pieces etc.) large
Guy Admits To GF That He Only Dated Her Because Of Her Dua Liap Nehnehpok
— 2023 October 30, KanyeNorth. Singapore Uncensored. https://singaporeuncensored.com/guy-admits-to-gf-that-he-only-dated-her-because-of-her-dua-liap-nehnehpok/
The ice cream very dua liap and creamy. They had interesting flavours like yakult oreo, which we skipped and went for black sesame, milo + salted caramel instead.
— 2017 October 1, Lickscreenfortaste. Burpple, "Lickers (Hougang)". https://www.burpple.com/f/OzD6yEHh