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:
chili crab
chilli crab
/ˈt͡ʃɪli kɹæp/, -/kɹæb/
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English:
chilli
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crab
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a dish of Singaporean origin, featuring crab cooked with a sauce made of chilli sauce, tomato sauce, garlic, eggs, and other ingredients, and typically using Sri Lankan mud crabs (Scylla serrata). It is usually served with fried or steamed man tou to soak up the sauce with.
Loved by locals and international visitors alike, chilli crab is an iconic Singaporean dish that hits the spot every time. The spicy, starchy, savoury and eggy dish was first created in the 1950s by Cher Yam Tian, who made a stir-fried crab dish with bottled chilli sauce instead of tomato ketchup – a popular delicacy at that time.
— 2023 August 16, Dawson Tan & Pailin Boonlong. Time Out, "The best chilli crab in Singapore", https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/best-chilli-crab-singapore