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:
geragok
grago
→
Kristang:
gragoh
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- (possibly derogatory) a person of Eurasian descent
... or as a condiment such as in cincalok which has its origins from the geragok (or krill) fishermen of Malacca (relatively darker skinned descendants of Portuguese who intermarried with the local population and who are often referred to as "Geragok").
— 2010 July 2, Jerome Lim. The Long and Winding Road, "Aromatherapy and storks on the shores of northern Perak". https://thelongnwindingroad.wordpress.com/2010/07/02/aromatherapy-and-storks-on-the-shores-of-northern-perak/
usage notes
Dated; considered derogatory and offensive by some.