Little Red Dot en · PROPN
Etymology
From the appearance on maps indicating the position of Singapore, being a red dot position marker, that completely covers all of Singapore on such maps. Originally a derogatory term coined by 3rd President of Indonesia (1998—1999) and 7th Vice President of Indonesia B. J. Habibie in 1998.
Meanings
- (qualifier:now reclaimed) Nickname for Singapore: a city, island, and country in Southeast Asia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Little Red Dot | canonical | lexicographic | |
| The Red Dot | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Red Dot | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (2)
ms titik merah kecil (nickname of Singapore) · cmn 小紅點 /小红点 (nickname of Singapore)