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:
toh panjang
tok panjang
→
Baba malay:
tok panjang
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a grand Peranakan feast, usually held to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays, festivals, weddings, anniversaries, etc., centred around a long table found in most Peranakan households on which several lavish dishes are laid
- a long table found in most Peranakan households, at which meals and other daily activities are held
… the everyday house cook may not have the skills and time to prepare these lavish dishes themselves. Thus people really look forward to a Tok Panjang, where they have the opportunity to savour the delicious and sumptuous feast.
— 2019 November 14, Lay Ean Eng. Nyonyalicious, ”Tok Panjang and its significance in the Peranakan household”. https://nyonyalicious.com.au/tok-panjang-and-its-significance-in-the-peranakan-household/