So, the ‘I’m a secret service agent for #presidenttrump’ was getting him anywhere? He chose to fly solo. If only his chain of command had never done anything sexually inappropriate or faced charges for sexual miscon…
i think the worst critique of anything is to make a video telling other youtubers not to make one kind of video and instead make these kinds of videos. when you could be making the videos you want to see, yourself.
A Singaporean English (Singlish) expression meaning something is unique, unusual, or one of a kind — but often with a subtle implication of being eccentric, strange, or unlike anything else in a slightly baffling way. Typically used with a tone of mild bewilderment or admiration. It can be complimentary or gently critical depending on context. The phrase reflects Singlish's economy of expression — 'one kind' compresses what standard English might say as 'something else entirely' or 'a bit odd, really.'
His cooking style is one kind lah — I've never tasted anything like it.
One kind means: A Singaporean English expression meaning something is unique, unusual, or one of a kind - but often with a subtle implication of being eccentric, strange, or unlike anything else in a slightly. It is mainly Singaporean English and may not be understood outside that context. It has drug-related associations; worth a calm conversation about which side of the topic your teen is on.
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I don’t know if all migraines have the same mechanism but at least one kind has a very similar mechanism to seizures but diverges from it whereas a seizure stays energetic
One kind means: A Singaporean English expression meaning something is unique, unusual, or one of a kind - but often with a subtle implication of being eccentric, strange, or unlike anything else in a slightly. It is mainly Singaporean English and may not be understood outside that context. It has drug-related associations; worth a calm conversation about which side of the topic your teen is on.
one kind means: A Singaporean English expression meaning something is unique, unusual, or one of a kind - but often with a subtle implication of being eccentric, strange, or unlike anything. Register: very informal, often derogatory or vulgar. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(Singapore) Something unique; one of a kind.
“So, the ‘I’m a secret service agent for #presidenttrump’ was getting him anywhere? He chose to fly solo. If only his chain of command had never done anything sexually inappropriate or faced charges for sexual misconduct of one kind or another.”
“i think the worst critique of anything is to make a video telling other youtubers not to make one kind of video and instead make these kinds of videos. when you could be making the videos you want to see, yourself.”
“I don’t know if all migraines have the same mechanism but at least one kind has a very similar mechanism to seizures but diverges from it whereas a seizure stays energetic”
“Super cute! I think daybed would be cute because she can be on her side and you can see her belly hanging. The oasis one kind of does that though.”
“Okay. You're a kid again and you have just enough money for ONE KIND of candy at the convenience store. What's your go-to? What's your favourite?”
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