noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A highly colloquial or basilectal variety of Singapore English incorporating much Hokkien and Malay lexis. Singapore, uncountable
2. 2
   Any of various varieties of English spoken in Sri Lanka. Sri-Lanka, uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of Singaporean + English.

Etymology 2

Blend of Sinhala + English, or, Sri Lanka + English

Related phrases

singapore english

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