Sinkie

English

Etymology

From Singapore +‎ -ie.

Noun

Sinkie (plural Sinkies)

  1. (slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) Somebody from Singapore; a Singaporean.
    • 2022, Dr Gwee Li Sui, The Leeter Spiaking Singlish Book 3: Loanwords
      What to do? Sinkies suka aksi borak and end up liddat lor. We wan to sound tua ki and end up sounding tua ki in a goblok way. Orbigood!

Usage notes

Often used in a hostile or antagonistic manner by non-Singaporeans or used out self-hatred.

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