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:
half-past-six half past 6 half-past-6
half past six
→
English:
half past six
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- sloppy; careless; slipshod; of poor quality; incompetent; uninterested
We can talk about half-past-six attitude, mentality or character to describe persons or individuals. We can talk about “half-past-six” products and quality and after-sales services. There are also “half-past-six” marriages, relationships and quality of life.
— 2018 July 21, Datuk Abu Bakar Abdul Hamid. The New Straits Times, "Staying clear of the half-past-six conundrum". https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2018/07/392816/staying-clear-half-past-six-conundrum