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:
bubur chacha
bubur cha cha
→
Malay:
bubur
+
cacah
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a sweet dessert soup originating in Malaysian and Peranakan cuisine, consisting of sago, coconut milk, and pandan, with cubes of a starchy vegetable such as sweet potato, yam, taro, or banana. Some variations may include additional ingredients such as gula melaka, tapioca jelly, black-eyed peas, or grated coconut. It may be served hot or cold, and was traditionally eaten by Peranakans to celebrate Chap Go Mei.[1][2]