Meaning of kao peh kao bu | Babel Free
/[ˈkʰaʊ˦˨ ˌp˭eː˨ ˈkʰaʊ˦˨ ˌbuː˦˨]/Definitions
To make a fuss, to complain or whine excessively, to complain to high heaven.
Malaysia, Singapore, Singlish, idiomatic, informal, intransitive, invariable
Examples
“Singaporeans genuine complains were brush aside as irrelevant KPKB.”
“Opposition sure bring up the matter In Parliament. They will kao peh kao bu Ask why government agency Not doing their work properly Make the minister malu.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.