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noun
The quality of being kiasi, a stereotypically Singaporean attitude associated with being overly wary and willing to take excessive measures to avoid risk.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Singapore, Singlish, derogatory, mildly, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
kiasi + -ness, from Hokkien 驚死/惊死 (kian-sí, “afraid to die”)
