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ah neh
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 neh ahneh
anneh
→
Tamil:
அண்ணன்
aṇṇaṉ
+
அண்ணா
aṇṇā
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- elder brother; a term of address for an elder brother
- a term of address for a man around the same age or slightly older than the speaker, especially one of Tamil or other Indian descent.
- (derogatory, racist) an Indian person, especially of Tamil or South Indian descent, or a migrant worker from the Indian subcontinent.
synonyms:
usage notes
While the term itself is not strictly racist, and can be well-meaning or endearing, it is often used in a derogatory and demeaning way by non-Indians to refer to Indians. Thus, flagrant use of the term without understanding is discouraged.