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ah bui
Commonly found variants; note these may range from acceptable alternatives to
non-standard forms or incorrect spellings*.
* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
also can:
ah bui
ah pui
→
Hokkien:
阿肥
poj:
a-pûi
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- fatty; a fat person. Can be derogatory, neutral, or endearing.
The Pokemon Go aunties have endearingly nicknamed Snorlax 'Ah Pui', the Hokkien term for a 'fatty', for its striking similarity to an out-of-shape ah pek.
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