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:
papa roger 'pape roger
pape roger
→
Malay:
apa-apa
+
Manglish:
roger
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- 'let me know if anything comes up'; used to convey that a matter has been settled a conversation concluded, etc., but the listener should feel free to notify the speaker at any later point in time if something changes
usage notes
Typically said when either the speaker or listener is leaving. More commonly used in Malaysia.
Often extended to the full phrase rak/gerak lu; pape roger, with the preceding clause being a clipping of Malay bergerak dahulu (a colloquial phrasing for "I'll make a move first" in this context).