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:
kerepek kropok
keropok
→
Malay:
keropok
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- fried crackers eaten as snacks, appetizers, or as sides with meals. They may come in a wide variety of shapes, colours, sizes, ingredients, and flavours, such as belinjo nut, prawn, or fish.
Wang's current obsession for on-air chow-downs: A "random medley of snacks" like fish keropok and chunks of watermelon and papaya.
— 2014 May 8, Christie Yeo (quoting Kimberly Wang). Today, "987FM’s Kimberly Wang". p.67