kiasi

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

From Min Nan (驚死, 惊死 POJ: kiaⁿ-sí); literally: "afraid to die"

[edit] Noun

kiasi

1. (Singapore, colloquial, derogatory) a coward

   Why are you so kiasi? You won't die from getting a small cut on the finger.

   If everyone dares to bungee jump, why can't you do the same? Are you kiasi or what?!

[edit] Related terms

• kiasu