Kiasiness
//ˈkjɑːsiːnəs// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The quality of being kiasi, a stereotypically Singaporean attitude associated with being overly wary and willing to take excessive measures to avoid risk. Singapore, Singlish, derogatory, mildly, uncountable
Etymology
kiasi + -ness, from Hokkien 驚死／惊死 (kiaⁿ-sí, “afraid to die”)
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