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What does “don’t play play” mean?

Don’t play play in the Singlish dictionary: what it means, where it comes from and how it’s said.

don’t play play

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Don’t mess around, this is serious; also a warning not to underestimate someone.

“Don’t play play, he trained for the marathon one year.”

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What does “don’t play play” mean in Singlish?

Don’t mess around, this is serious; also a warning not to underestimate someone. It’s a phrase.

Where does “don’t play play” come from?

From English. Other Singlish words from English include chope, confirm, damn and die die.

How do you use “don’t play play” in a sentence?

“Don’t play play, he trained for the marathon one year.”

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