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HDB

name · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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name

Meaning 1

Initialism of Housing and Development Board.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Singapore, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Abbreviation of hot dog and bun.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of

Qualifier: competitive eating

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noun

Meaning 3

Synonym of HDB block; a public housing building or apartment block built by the Housing and Development Board.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Singapore, metonymically

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: HDB block

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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