What does Kia mean in Singapore?

Diao kia can be roughly translated as an unplanned pregnancy.
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What does Kia mean in Singlish?

keling kia – (From Hokkien) Used as a slur. An old name for Tamil Indians. Keling or kling may have origins to the Kalinga empire which had contact with ancient Singapore, and kia means people or person.
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What is Tiao Kia?

Kway teow kia is a Teochew comfort dish. It consists of pork meat and well cleaned offal braised in savoury herbal stock till tender. The braised meat and offal are eaten with soupy bowls of slender flat rice noodles or kway teow kia 果条仔 which the dish is named after.
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What does Biao Kia mean?

Biao kia... Biao = prostitute (婊), kia= son....
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What is Diao?

Acronym. Definition. DIAO. Deputy Individual Assistance Officer (FEMA)
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What is Kia in Hokkien?

And similarly, you may have also heard of the term "Ah Sia Kia" being used to describe a rich man's offspring ("kia" in Hokkien means child/children).
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What is Xia Lan?

(From Hokkien) Arrogant; egoistic; pretentious.
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What does Leh mean in Singapore?

“I didn't know you have to do it like that leh.” (Here, “leh” is used to show uncertainty, a little more doubtful compared to “lah”.) “Really, meh? You have to do it like that?” (Here, “meh” is used with a rhetorical question to serve disbelief without actually being shocked or surprised.) Advertising.
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What does CB mean Singapore?

For the uninitiated, in Singapore "CB" often stands for "cheebye" which basically means "cunt" in Hokkien.)
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Why do Singaporeans say LA?

'Lah': a common understanding

Singlish uses about 11 particles, mostly borrowed from Chinese dialects like Hokkien or Cantonese, to indicate the attitude of how something is said. This simple three-letter word can mean an affirmation, dismissal, exasperation or exclamation in different contexts.
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What does GG mean in Singapore?

17. GG. What it means: A popular gamer's term, “GG”, also known as good game, has in recent years been added to the Singaporean's list of slangs to represent the feeling that something is going to or has already ended in a disaster.
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What does Sian mean Singlish?

"Sian" is one word in Singlish that can be used in a many contexts and accurately expresses emotions so I like it a lot because it's so efficient. Generally it means to be sick and tired of something or bored or being caught in bothersome situations you can't do anything about.
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What does Bo chap mean?

'Bo chap' translates to 'don't care' in Hokkien, and refers to someone who caní_í_í äóîíšt be bothered to take the initiative when it comes to doing things. For the indifferent Singaporean.
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What is PU Bor?

Pu bor (bor 母, mother) Pu nia* ai ('nia' refers to 'your'; 'ai ?' refers to 'mother') Pu nia* yee (yee 姨, how some Teochews address their mother)
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What does SIA mean in Singapore?

Singapore Airlines (abbreviation: SIA) is the flag carrier airline of Singapore with its hub at Singapore Changi Airport.
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What does Kia mean in Korean?

Etymology. According to the company, the name "Kia" derives from the Sino-Korean characters 起 (ki, 'to arise') and 亞 (a, which stands for 亞細亞 ( 아세아 ) , meaning 'Asia'); it is roughly translated as "Rising from Asia."
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What does banana mean in Singapore?

Answered 4 years ago · Author has 54 answers and 409K answer views. Hi There ! Singaporean phrase "I'm banana" means “I don't know Mandarin, the Chinese language” and another meaning of it is “I'm crazy”. Hope it could help you.
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What does Knn mean in Singapore?

Kan 姦 is the universal f-word, akin to diu in Cantonese, and pu in Teochew. Often, rather than the standalone term, you'll hear it uniquely as “kan ni na” in Singapore, abbreviated as KNN.
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What does Lobo mean in Singapore?

Lobo. Original Meaning: Left Out of Battle Order (English) Alternate Meaning: Soldier without assignment/Lazy person.
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What is Bao Ga Liao?

Bao-Ga-Liao (adjective)

Meaning: Doing everything, covering all roles. Origin: Hokkien Dialect. How to use: “You actually work in a team, you don't have to bao ga liao from top to bottom. Let your teammates do some work!”
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What does CMI mean in Singapore?

CMI (“cannot make it” – used to refer to people who are ugly or pathetic.
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What is 10KKJ?

10KKJ is an internet slang that is used to represent Tampines, a town situated in the eastern region of Singapore. It is not commonly used in conversation but frequently used in online forums, text messages and is usually communicated between males.
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How do you say no in Singapore?

不 | bù | no

This is the most common way to say “no” in Chinese. This word is something that people who are learning simplified or traditional Chinese in Singapore learn on the first day of their class.
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What does Walao eh mean?

Walao eh. This is what Singaporeans say when they're surprised, slightly dismayed or when something catches their attention. Think 'whoa', 'c'mon' or 'wow', but as a Hokkien-Chinese dialect.
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