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:
bogay bo gei bo geh
bo gay
简
繁
→
Hokkien:
无牙
無牙
poj:
bô-gê
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- toothless; having missing teeth
noun
- a term of address for toothless person or someone having missing teeth
Bogay is a medium fur cat rescued from a restricted area. He was found badly matted with very bad rotten teeth. He has had the bad teeth removed and eats both kibble and wet food. Voraciously. His one true love is food.
— Bogay - Cat Welfare Society. https://www.catwelfare.org/wcbprofiles/bogay/