* 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.
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ka ki kakis ka kis
kaki 1
definitions
noun
- a friend; a close companion; a buddy
- a companion or partner who one does a shared activity together with; a buddy with a common interest or fondness for something
- someone with an interest, passion, affinity, or fondness for something
Many Singaporeans still have fond memories of these past experiences, and continue to enjoy occasions to hang out with their 'kakis'.
— 2016 March 26, Anusha Krishna Moorthy. Today, "Cinematic thrills". p.22
If this year's edition of the Singapore Arts Festival were a Hollywood movie, it would be something like the international contemporary arts scene's Ocean's Eleven. George Clooney and his all-star kakis? Forget about it.
— 2010 May 4, Mayo Martin. Today, "THE BRAG PACK". p.41
We get a job and the first thing we do is find football kakis for that weekend kickabout ...
— 2012 August 18, Razali Abdullah. Today, "WHERE FANTASY MEETS REALITY". p.26
Those who could had another hurdle — they needed to the find [sic] "kakis" to play with. It's the same with mahjong, bridge, badminton, trekking and karaoke — you need "kakis". Many people cannot find others who share the same passion ... Identify your "kakis", play with them and discover if they "click" with you.
— 2010 September 14, Cheng Huang Leng. Today, "So you want to retire ...". p.11
The firm also caters to individuals who are passionate about the arts, by inviting them to become "Arts Kakis" ...
— 2010 August 5. Today, "Are you MadAboutArts? Be an 'Arts Kaki'". p.14
kaki 2
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Malay:
kaki
definitions
noun
- (usually in compounds) leg; foot
The kitchen doesn't seem to have hit its sweet spot yet with other dishes such as the kaki babi pongteh ...
— 2016 June 25, Annette Tan. Today, "The Nyonya table". p.23
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