Sabo Origin: Singlish/English – Sabo is derived from the word sabotage Sabo is popularly used to describe a situation where someone has jeopardized the plans or safety of others.
Ang Moh
Ang Moh Origin: Hokkien – It literally means “Red hair” but is used as a term to represent Caucasians Ang Moh is a term that is used to refer to Caucasians. In the past, older people who disliked Caucasians will call them “Ang Moh Gui” (红毛鬼) which literally means “red hair ghost”.
Women’s Charter
Women’s Charter Origin: English – a legislative act to protect the rights of women and girls in Singapore Women’s Charter, a legislative act passed in 1961 to protect and advance the rights of women and girls in Singapore.
AWARE – Association of Women for Action and Research
AWARE Origin: Acronym/English – stands for Association of Women for Action and Research AWARE is a non-governmental organization in Singapore that is involved in research and advocacy for women and to promote gender equality.
ROM – Registry Of Marriages
ROM Origin: Acronym/English – ROM stands for Registry of Marriages ROM is the acronym for Registry of Marriages, this is the place where couple tie their knot formally as a civil marriage in Singapore.
TCSS- Talk Cock Sing Song
TCSS Origin: Acronym/Singlish/English – TCSS stands for Talk Cock Sing Song TCSS which stands for Talk Cock Sing Song is often used by Singaporeans to indicate casual chit chat, to talk trash and anything under the sky.
ICT – In-Camp Training
ICT Origin: Acronym/Army Lingo – ICT stands for In-Camp Training ICT stands for In-Camp Training for active Singaporean National Servicemen. It is usually a once or twice a year event to refresh the skills of active National Servicemen as well as getting them up to date with defence news,etc.
SAF100
SAF100 Origin: Army Lingo – SAF100 is a call-up notice for active Singaporean National Servicemen SAF100 is a call-up notice for active Singaporean National Servicemen. NSMen will have to login to the army portal to download the SAF100 which details the period of call-up, the attire and items to bring as well as the army […]
Chiong Sua
Chiong Sua Origin: Hokkien/army lingo – Hokkien for charging up the hill. Chiong Sua is a hokkien term that refers to the act of charging up a hill to attack enemies.