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:
chop-chop
chop chop
→
Chinese pidgin english:
速速
*see notes:
chop-chop*
Detailed etymology
definitions
adverb
- quickly; hurriedly
Can you guys chop-chop finish your lunch, then come back and continue on this?
synonyms:
interjection
- 'hurry up'; expression urging someone to make haste
Chop chop! No time already, need to leave in 5 minutes eh.
synonyms: