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xiao on
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:
siau on xiao on
siao on
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- enthusiastic to the point of madness; overzealous; overly eager or motivated; unwaveringly on the ball
I think I was siao on about it that year, that's why they called me back the second year to join the committee.
— 2023, Kirsten Han (quoting Parein Choa). The Singapore I Recognise: Essays on Home, Community and Hope. Ethos Books. ISBN: 9789811860300
He was at most a siao on OC. He could argue that he was doing this for the good of the company. If I want to stay neutral, I would say that this won't necessarily make him a bad leader either.
— 2024 September 13, Chan Joon Yee. The Pandemic Pages: chronicles from a troubled year. Dewdrop Publications