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:
chiah hong chia hong
jiak hong
简
繁
→
Hokkien:
食风
食風
poj:
chia̍h-hong
Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- (idiom) to go on holiday; to gallivant; to go for a joyride
- (idiom) to live in luxury
She felt the need to clear her mind that night, so she went to {jiak hong} in her new convertible along the coastal expressway.
synonyms:
After winning 4D, he could finally jiak hong and travel the world in style.
synonyms:
adjective
- (used in compounds) of or relating to holidaying, going on a ride for fun, or living in luxury. See e.g. jiak hong chu.
The towkay rented a big jiak hong chu for a night in Changi to celebrate his retirement and thank his employees for their work at the company over the years.