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:
huat, ah
huat ah
简
繁
→
Hokkien:
发
發
poj:
hoat
+
啊
pinyin:
a
Detailed etymology
definitions
interjection
- used to celebrate, wish, or express auspicious tidings of wealth, fortune, prosperity, etc.
I'm going to be a white bunny in 2011. My feng shui master mentioned that white will be my lucky colour this year. Huat, ah!
— 2011 February 5, Lynette Koh (quoting Nico Chua). Today, "Hare style". p.11
Den we all put our chopsticks in and toss the ingredients while saying our wishes for da New Year! ... Or you can say huat ah, huat ah.
— 2021, Harmony Becker. Himawari House. First Second. ISBN: 9781250861061. p.261