Kiasu Definition

adjective

(Singapore) Afraid to lose out.

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noun

(Singapore) A fear of losing, characteristic of a person who is overly competitive.

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Origin of Kiasu

  • From Hokkien (驚輸 POJ: kiaⁿ-su, kiaⁿ-si); literally: "afraid to lose"

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