isa sa mga paboritong cath phrase ng mga singaporean pag may usap-usapan ay (tan-ta-na-nan! torotot epeks) – “is it?”
BATJAY: i’t looks like it’s going to rain?
TAGARITO: is it?
BATJAY: yes, and i did not bring my umbrella
TAGARITO: is it?
BATJAY: my clothes will get wet
TAGARITO: is it?
BATJAY: you certainly sound funny.
TAGARITO: is it?
BATJAY: gago
TAGARITO: what did you just say?