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noun
matchmaking; a romantic arrangement to set up a date between two people
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Philippines
Qualifier: Chinese Filipino
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
to matchmake; to set up; to introduce a possible romantic partner
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Philippines
Qualifier: Chinese Filipino
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History
Borrowed from Hokkien 介紹 /介绍 (kài-siāu, “to introduce; to recommend”).
