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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.

also can:

horh

* The diacritic ◌̃ represents a nasalized vowel.

[ SSS:

hõr ]

hor

→

Hokkien:

乎

poj:

hohⁿ / hô͘ⁿ / hōⁿ

+

Cantonese:

嗬

jyutping:

ho2

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definitions

particle

  1. used to emphasize a preceding statement, especially in terms of its validity, as well as await the listener's acknowledgement or comprehension of it; '..., OK?'

    2. That one not I say, is Nabil say one.
    → That one not I say hor, is Nabil say one.

    synonyms:

    ah1 know
  2. filler word used in the middle of a sentence or statement to create a pause, often to emphasize the preceding word or sentence topic before continuing

    3. Then I tell you, Cindy suddenly come up with the best idea.
    → Then I tell you, Cindy hor, suddenly come up with the best idea.

    synonyms:

    ah1
  3. used at the end of a sentence or statement to form a question asking for confirmation or agreement; '..., right?'

    4. Wah seh, that falali damn fast.
    → Wah seh, that falali damn fast, hor?

    synonyms:

    ah1 know
  4. used at the end of an imperative statement or instruction, sometimes conferring a didactic, cautioning, or chiding tone; '..., OK?'

    5. Off the computer.
    → Off the computer hor.

  5. used to emphasize realization, comprehension, etc.

    6. Oh ya hor! Actually have!

    synonyms:

    orh

interjection

  1. used to express surprise, realization, comprehension, etc.

    2. Horh! No wonder he kena fired.

    synonyms:

    orh
  2. used to confirm whether the listener has comprehended the preceding statement; 'get it?'; 'capisce?'

usage notes

* The nasal vowel is almost always unmarked by speakers, though it is very important to the pronunciation of the term. In a dipthong or tripthong, the recommended convention is to mark the final vowel, unless it is spelled using a repeated letter, in which case the first-occurring repeated letter is marked.

related:

limpeh ka li kong limpeh tell you wor orh hor

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