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:
chouchou
chou chou
→
Mandarin:
臭臭
pinyin:
chòu chou
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- an old, unwashed, usually huggable item from one's childhood, such as a bolster, pillow, blanket, soft toy, or towel, used for comfort and emotional support
It’s no surprise that one may get angry at the thought of having to, or someone washing their Chou Chou ... it’s precisely this stinky smell that makes it the most intimate and ‘personalized’ possession to you.
— Hatchery Cribs, "The Importance Of Having A Chou Chou Pillow". https://www.hatchery.com.sg/blogs/baby-guides-singapore/importance-of-chou-chou-pillow?srsltid=AfmBOool2DLqKmT9Chef1Zbt-GN4Z4iDKdYU1uNBwCdK21htfeHvI8jD