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Singapore slang
Reliable; calm; trustworthy; also used to confirm a plan.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Singapore
Formality
Informal.
steady means Reliable; calm; trustworthy; also used to confirm a plan. It is best read as singapore slang associated with Singapore.
"steady" means Reliable; calm; trustworthy; also used to confirm a plan. In Singapore, the nuance may be more specific.
Use it in casual contexts where the listener already understands the tone around the term.
"People use "steady" to mean reliable; calm; trustworthy; also used to confirm a plan."
"I saw "steady" in a message and checked the context before using it."
"That sounds like "steady" if everyone in the conversation understands the tone."
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
In the past; back then (referring to a previous time).
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Good, reliable, or excellent (e.g., a "sound" artist).
A truly committed and reliable romantic partner.
An affirmation, agreement, or acknowledgment.
Our current dataset does not confirm the exact origin of "steady". The entry is associated with Singapore, but that is a usage clue rather than proof of origin. We avoid filling that gap with guessed history.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
This entry is best understood as Singapore slang. Usage can still vary by speaker and context.
Use caution. Slang can sound too casual or forced in professional settings unless the workplace tone is relaxed.
"last time" is related, but the tone and exact meaning may differ. Compare the example sentences before swapping one for the other.
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