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Tekong

Tekong

9.9
A person who trains new soldiers in Singapore
  • noun
  • Jargon
: Tekong
  • Many recruits remember their Tekong as a strict but fair mentor during basic training.

Examples

  • The Tekong led the training exercises with great expertise.

  • The Tekong shouted commands during the drill.

  • Every new batch of soldiers was welcomed by a seasoned Tekong at the training camp.

  • Many Tekongs have served in various capacities.

  • Every new batch of soldiers was welcomed by a seasoned Tekong at the training camp.

  • Many recruits remember their Tekong as a strict but fair mentor during basic training.

  • The Tekong led the training exercises with great expertise.

Synonyms

drill instructor
vsTekong
7 5.1

A soldier who trains new soldiers in marching, discipline and basic tasks

is specific to Singapore rather than a general military role
drill master
vsTekong
1 7.7

A soldier who trains new soldiers in marching and discipline

is specific to Singapore training rather than a common military title

Surface Forms

Tekong singular
Tekongs plural

Etymology

Tekong comes from the name Pulau Tekong, the island in Singapore where many new soldiers do their training, so people began using the place name for the instructors there. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a 'trainer' or 'coach', because a Tekong is the person who leads and teaches recruits.