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:
tang ki
tang kee
→
Hokkien / teochew:
童乩
poj:
tâng-ki
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a spirit medium, often associated with Taoism and Chinese folk religion
... a tang-ki must have a quick mind as well as a keen understanding of human motivation. Most tang-ki recommend medical help for obvious illness …
— 2010, David Hicks. Ritual and Belief: Readings in the Anthropology of Religion. AltaMira Press. ISBN: 9780759118577. p.158