Kiasuism

//ˈkjɑːsuːɪzm// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The mindset associated with being kiasu (overly competitive and afraid to lose out). Singapore, Singlish, derogatory, mildly, uncountable

Etymology

kiasu + -ism, from Hokkien 驚輸／惊输 (kiaⁿ-su, “afraid to lose out”)

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