adj
Meaning 1
Embarrassed; humiliated; shy
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Manglish, Singlish
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
paiseh
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Pronunciation
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Singapore: [ˌphaɪ˨˦ ˈse˨˩]
intj
Meaning 2
Excuse me; sorry (expression of regret or embarrassment).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Manglish, Singlish
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To be ashamed and reluctant; to be shy or embarrassed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Manglish, Singlish, intransitive, invariable
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Meaning relationships
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History
Etymology
From Hokkien 歹勢/歹势 (phái-sè, “embarrassed”).