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kong tau
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:
kong tao kong tau
gong tao
→
Hokkien:
降头
poj:
kōng-thâu
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a Southeast Asian form of black magic or witchcraft, involving spirits and incantations, used to curse, enthrall, deceive, or cause hurt to others.
verb
- to use such black magic to inflict a curse upon a person or people
What to do if a friend kena gong tao? ... How do I tell if kena gong tao? And if he did, what can I do about it?
— 2024 May 02, u/Afraidofdownvotes0. Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/askSingapore/comments/1ci9t9j/serious_what_to_do_if_a_friend_kena_gong_tao/