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:
balik kampong balek kampung
balik kampung
→
Malay:
balik kampung
Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- to go back to one's hometown or place of origin; go home; pack up and go home
The [fuel] shortage was made worse by the surge in demand that came from motorists filling up to return to their home for Hari Raya celebrations. The “balik kampung” rush had turned chaotic over the past few days ...
— 2008 October 4, The Straits Times (World), C2