Sneaks Slip 'N Slang - Kiasu


Origin: It is used in Singapore English and has its roots in Hokkien, one of the dialects used by the Chinese in Singapore.

Definition: A word literally translated into scared of losing.

Example: Why are you buying so many textbooks for the upcoming test? You're really kiasu.

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