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:
gai-gai gaigai kai kai kai-kai kaikai
gai gai
→
Cantonese:
街街
jyutping:
gaai1 gaai1
Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- to go out for a walk
My ah ma always bring me go Tampines Mall gai gai when I was small.
synonyms:
noun
- a walk; a stroll
synonyms:
interjection
- 'let’s go for a walk'; 'let’s go out'
That look on the dog when you say the magic words...'gai gai'
— 2012 November 3, SGAG (Facebook post). https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=542304482451211
usage notes
Often (but not necessarily) used when talking to children or dogs.