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siew dai
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:
siew dai siu tai
siu dai
→
Cantonese:
少
jyutping:
siu2
+
底
jyutping:
dai2
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- (drink ordering) less sweet; with less sugar
Now, I love my kopi gao siu tai. It's what starts me up in the morning, keeps me up after lunch and gives me that extra boost towards the end of the day.
— 2022, Julianne Cheah. The Death of Sally Song. Monsoon Books Pte. Limited. ISBN: 9781915310033
“I like coffee better.” He smiled. “Kopi-O siew dai.”
— 2005, Low Kay Hwa. I Believe You. Goody Books. ISBN: 9789810536206
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