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:
suji cake
sugee cake
→
Hindi:
सूजी
sūjī
+
English:
cake
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a rich cake made from semolina flour (sugee), lots of butter and eggs, almond or cashew nut flour, and sometimes brandy and other flavourings and ingredients. It likely originated in Kristang Eurasian cuisine.
Auntie Pat, with all the traditions of a true-blue Eurasian, does her sugee cake with strict discipline in approach. This version is as authentic as it gets, with all those butters and even spoons of brandy inside. ... It's softly, sinfully good and very nutty yet not overly sweet.
— 2021, KF Seetoh & Editorial Team. Makansutra Singapore Food Ebook, p.274. Makansutra (S) Pte Ltd. https://ebook.makansutra.com/view/843252/274/