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:
nor chat norchet norchat nor chet norchiet norchiat
notchet
→
English:
not yet
Detailed etymology
definitions
adverb
- not yet; currently not, but expected later
He asks if he can set me down. I think he feels I am getting heavier. But he is too kind to let me know. I shake my head. "Notchet," I mumble—not yet.
"Notchet, notchet, notchet." Papa teases me. I giggle. I hug him tightly for a few seconds more. I don't want to let him go.
— 2010, Miriiam Isa. Rice, Fish, Squid and Lamb. Lulu.com. ISBN: 9780557531523. p.18