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xia lan
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:
xia lan sialan xialan
sia lan
→
Hokkien:
削𡳞
poj:
siah-lān
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- arrogant; cocky; conceited
synonyms:
usage notes
Lao lan usually describes someone in power, privilege, or authority looking down on others, while 'xia lan' usually describes someone who is just arrogant and stuck-up with nothing to stand on. However, the two may be and are often used in either context as synonyms.