Phrase guide

tio bo

intj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Singapore: [t˭jo˦˧ bo˨˦]

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intj

Meaning 1

Right?, is that right? (checking agreement or seeking confirmation)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Singlish

Examples

  • You can drive tio bo?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Hokkien 著無 /著无 (tio̍h bô, “right?”, literally “correct no?”).