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:
any how
anyhow
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English:
anyhow
Detailed etymology
definitions
adverb
- in any way or manner whatsoever; in a random fashion
You don't go anyhow say people hor.
synonyms:
adjective
- random; untidy; careless; slipshod
Why is your folder so anyhow one? All these files don't need just delete lah.
synonyms:
particles
one
effect:
adjectification
—
describing something done in an anyhow manner
ba/lah/lor
effect:
nonchalance; disinterest
—
anything is fine; whichever way you like
- You want which drink? I go order.- Anyhow ba, I thirsty already.
— Community contribution
sia
effect:
intensifier
—
really anyhow