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:
tikam tikam tikum tikum
tikam-tikam
→
Malay:
tikam-tikam
Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- to randomly choose out of a set of options
synonyms:
adjective
- randomly chosen
synonyms:
noun
- a lottery-like game sometimes found at sarabat stalls, pasar malams, and fun fairs where players pay to pick a ticket from a decorated display of tickets. Winning tickets usually entitle the player to prizes such as drinks, toys, or snacks.
synonyms: