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:
so hai
sohai
简
繁
→
Cantonese:
傻𲈹
傻閪
jyutping:
so4 hai1
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- (vulgar, offensive) stupid cunt; stupid fuck
- (vulgar, offensive) idiot; dumbass; general term of abuse of a contemptible person
Malaysians in particular seem to love this word. People who spend a lot of time with Malaysian gamers on games like DoTA or League of Legends (LoL) would be familiar with the oft-repeated ‘sohai’.
— 2021 September 7, LearnDialect.sg. Cantonese Swear Words: 7 Words & Phrases You Should Know (Better). https://www.learndialect.sg/singapore-cantonese-swear-words-vulgarities/
synonyms: