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:
mua chee muah chi mua chi mua ji
muah chee
[ˌmwaː˨˩ ˈt͡siː˨˦]
→
Hokkien:
麻糍
poj:
môa-chî
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a traditional snack of glutinous rice balls with sugar and crushed peanuts, originating in Southern China in provinces such as Fujian, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi
She told me she wanted to eat muah chee. So I went and got muah chee for her and I gave it to her. And she told me it was the best muah chee she had ever eaten ...
— 2011 June 1, Vimita Mohandas (quoting Jasmine Kang). Today, "Healthcare concerns flagged to minister". p.26
... can I request that you bring in my favourite Taiwanese street snack, fried milk? Made of a milk-custard base, it tastes like deep-fried muah chee, but creamier and more addictive..
— 2007 August 17, Tabitha Wang. Today, "FOOD, A FASHION ITEM". p.32