What does “pattern” mean?

Pattern in the Singlish dictionary: what it means, where it comes from and how it’s said.

pattern

Fussy tricks and excuses; “so many pattern”.

“Just do the job lah, why so many pattern?”

Also: chut pattern

What does “pattern” mean in Singlish?

Fussy tricks and excuses; “so many pattern”. It’s a noun.

Where does “pattern” come from?

From English. Other Singlish words from English include open the light, oredi, outstation and ownself.

How do you use “pattern” in a sentence?

“Just do the job lah, why so many pattern?”

How else is “pattern” spelt?

Singlish has no fixed spelling: people also write “chut pattern”.

Is “pattern” in the Singlish Wordle?

Yes: it’s one of the answers in the Singlish Wordle, one word a day, the same for everyone.

Liddat’s own words, from the Singlish dictionary: 312 words and phrases, A to Z.