Standard Lemma guide

cheeko

adj · noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • Singapore: /ˈt͡ʃiːkoː/
  • Singapore: [ˈt͡ʃhi(ː)˧.k˭o(ː)˦]
  • Singapore: [˦˧]

1

adj

Meaning 1

Lecherous.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Singlish, derogatory

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cheeko pek

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of chico (“the fruit of the sapodilla”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A lecher, a pervert.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Singlish, derogatory

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cheeko pek

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To act in a lecherous manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Singlish, derogatory

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From either or both Hokkien 痴哥 (chhi-ko) and Teochew 痴哥 (ci1 go1).