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:
kerongsang
kerosang
→
Baba malay / malay:
kerosang / kerongsang
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a set of ornate, decorative brooches, often in a chain of three or five, used for fastening a kebaya
The best part about these modern kebayas is that you don't have to wear them with a kerosang ... because they come with buttons and pins.
— 2005 November 18, Eveline Gan. Today, "SARONG PRETTY GIRL". p.90