verb
Meaning 1
To leave hastily, to take off.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Singapore, Singlish, invariable
Examples
- Time to zao already.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
zao
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Singapore: [t͡saʊ˦˨]
History
Etymology
From Hokkien 走 (cháu, “to run”), with Pinyin-based spelling.