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:
ons
definitions
interjection
- 'OK!'; 'it's a deal'; 'you're on'; used to accept a suggestion, proposal, challenge, etc.
"Actually, if you don't mind, would you like to come with me? I think Ah Ma would really like you. Like how I really like your company. Onz?"
YOLO, right? And we did have a lovely afternoon on Ubin.
I nod. "Onz."
— 2018, Ning Cai. Misdirection: Book One of The Savant Trilogy. Epigram Books. ISBN: 9789814785099
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