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Singaporean English, often referred to as Singlish, is a distinctive variation of English spoken in Singapore. Singlish is a mixture of English with elements from various other languages spoken in Singapore, such as Malay, Mandarin, Hokkien, Tamil, and other languages. It has developed through the influence of various languages and cultures present in the country.
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Singaporean English, often referred to as "''Singlish''", is a distinctive variation of English spoken in Singapore. Singlish is a mixture of English with elements from various other languages spoken in Singapore, such as Malay, Mandarin, Hokkien, Tamil, and other languages. It has developed through the influence of various languages and cultures present in the country.

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Definition

Singaporean English, often referred to as "Singlish", is a distinctive variation of English spoken in Singapore. Singlish is a mixture of English with elements from various other languages spoken in Singapore, such as Malay, Mandarin, Hokkien, Tamil, and other languages. It has developed through the influence of various languages and cultures present in the country.