Meaning of kaypoh | Babel Free
/ˌk˭eɪ ˈp˭o/Definitions
Being a busybody, prying into the business of others.
Malaysia, Singapore, slang
Examples
“Hey hey two different matters okay? Our SM already paid so why you so kaypoh?”
““My elder sister and mother don’t like me doing this. They would scold me and say I’m kaypoh.”
“The slightest noise eg.^([sic]) me opening an envelope, will have him running up to investigate, being very kaypoh (nosey) by nature.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.