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Definition Singlish in British English

Singlish noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈsɪŋɡlɪʃ/
1

a language spoken in Singapore that includes elements of English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil

Example

In Singapore, English is the high prestige dialect, but Singlish captures the soul of the nation.

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Definition Singlish in British English