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:
puttu piring
putu piring
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Malay:
putu
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piring
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a disc- or dome-shaped kueh made from rice flour pressed into a mould with gula melaka and grated coconut and then steamed. It is ultimately based on the South Indian snack known as puttu.
We're quickly herded up the bus where we're comforted by warm putu piring bought from Haig Road.
— 2014 October 24, Serene Lim. Today, "Eat around the clock". p.8
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