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:
qi hong chi hong
chee hong
简
繁
→
Hokkien:
痴风
痴風
poj:
chhi-hong
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- lustful; skirt-chasing; thirsty for women; simping
noun
- a skirt-chaser; a pervert; someone thirsty for women; a simp
In my paikai phase in my youngster years we call some who is such a simp, a cheehong, that they are willing to go to war with china for a woman. [sic]
— 2023 March 1, moonraiser. Hardwarezone, "u all remember this term called "chee hong"". https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/u-all-remember-this-term-called-chee-hong.6877693/page-2