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Definitions by Slangapore

circle lie

When someone says the Circle Line transfer is "very near only.”
Bro said two-minute walk. Circle lie sia. I saw three escalators and a tunnel.
circle lie by Slangapore June 2, 2026

bishan’t

When you plan to meet in Bishan but nobody actually shows up.
Everyone said 2pm Junction 8. Ended up bishan’t.
bishan’t by Slangapore June 2, 2026

raffles pain

The emotional damage suffered after seeing the price of food, drinks, or rent in the CBD.
$9 for kopi? That's pure raffles pain.
raffles pain by Slangapore June 2, 2026

serangroan

The sound a commuter makes after standing on the MRT for 45 minutes without getting a seat.
The uncle beside me let out a serangroan when another person took the empty seat.
serangroan by Slangapore June 2, 2026

outramrage

The anger felt when you realise you transferred to the wrong MRT platform and now need to walk another 800 kilometres underground.
One wrong sign at Outram Park and I got instant outramrage.
outramrage by Slangapore June 2, 2026

paya-later

When someone says they'll pay you back but takes so long that you start wondering if the debt is part of Singapore's national reserves.
He borrowed $5 in 2023. Until now still paya-later.
paya-later by Slangapore June 2, 2026

bugisness trip

Telling your parents you're going out for "important business" when you're actually going to Bugis to buy snacks and random stuff.
Sorry mum, today got bugisness trip. Very important one.
bugisness trip by Slangapore June 2, 2026