chut pattern en · VERB
Pronunciation
- /ˈt͡sʰ-/ (Singapore)
- /ˈt͡ʃut̚ ˈpɛtən/ (Singapore)
Etymology
From Hokkien 出 (chhut, “to produce or make”) + pattern.
Meanings
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(Singapore, colloquial, no-past, no-present-participle, participle, past) To inconvenience or disturb; to make a fuss and bother; to act up.
If we really want to talk about people or organisations that chut pattern, one cannot leave The New Paper out.
2015, Kirsten Tan, The Online Citizen: Gutter journalism: The New Paper “chut pattern”, page (online)Actually, the term seems more Hokkien that Singlish - "chut pattern, liao".
2013, Patsy G, There is enough for all..: “Chut pattern, liao” [blog entry]The locals like to say 'someone choot pattern' meaning to say someone is being difficult.
2009, unnamed, ‘Boring’ Singapore City Photo, (online)Many boyfriends going to chut pattern tonight!
2014, Mr. SGAG [unknown author], (online)A fulfilling relationship is a wondrous thing to have but it does take effort to maintain and that entails the occasional chut pattern.
2015, Kenneth Khing, Skycart is write here, [blog entry]When we say a person ‘chut pattern’, it talks about someone full of antics.
2015, DanielFoodDiary.com, [blog entry]IF DR CHEE SAYS HE IS SECOND WHEN IT COMES TO ‘CHU PATTERN’, NO ONE ELSE WOULD DARE TO CLAIM FIRST.
2015, StraitsTimesReview.com, (online)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chu pattern | alternative | lexicographic | |
| chut pattern | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| choot pattern | alternative | lexicographic | |
| choo pattern | alternative | lexicographic |