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Singlish

/ˈsɪŋ.lɪʃ/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

Blend of Singaporean + English.

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