Singlish and Manglish informal shorthand for 'teacher', created by clipping the word and dropping the initial 'tea-' for brevity. Typically used by students in Singapore and Malaysia when referring to or addressing a teacher in casual conversation — especially outside the classroom or in informal settings. The spelling "'cher" reflects the spoken elision of the first syllable. Carries a casual, friendly, and slightly irreverent tone. Not used in formal address.
Eh, 'cher never give us homework today, so we all went to the canteen straight after class.
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In Manglish (Malaysian English) and Singlish (Singaporean English), cher is a casual shortening of teacher, used by students to address or refer to their teachers. Common in school settings and informal conversation about school. The pronunciation is a direct clipping of the final syllable of teacher. Familiar and affectionate in tone rather than disrespectful, fitting the broader Singlish pattern of informal address.
Cher said the exam results would be out by Thursday, so everyone was on edge.
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(Manglish, Singlish) A teacher .
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