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:
reccie
recce
→
English:
recce
Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- (military) to reconnaitre; to scout ahead
noun
- (military) reconnaissance; scouting
- (military) the reconnaissance unit or division of the military
- (military) a soldier in a reconnaissance unit; a scout
adjective
- (military) of or relating to reconnaissance or a military reconnaissance unit
usage notes
The term and most of its senses are also used throughout the Commonwealth.