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.
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five foot way
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Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a continuous ground-floor walkway featuring a overhanging second storey to provide cover from the tropical sun, a common colonial architectural feature in buildings from that era in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other countries such as Taiwan and parts of Thailand. Despite the name, the walkway is not necessarily exactly five feet wide.
Visitors will also be able to sign up for Conserved Buildings in Chinatown, a walking trail by Do it SG to explore the conservation of heritage buildings in Singapore, its history and the activities that were held at the Five Footways.
— 2024 February 22, Mingli Seet. Timeout, "Five Footway Festival". https://www.timeout.com/singapore/things-to-do/five-footway-festival-1
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