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Meaning of pok kai | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2
ˈpɔk̚ kai

Definitions

Having no money; broke; bankrupt.

Manglish, Singlish, not-comparable, slang

Examples

“Out shopping, child to parent. “Daddy I want⟳ this, daddy I want⟳ that.” Daddy, “Daddy pok kai awreddy^([sic]), ask⟳ your mummy.””
“Today I went to Swensen's for dinner, even when I'm totally pok-gai.”
“After buying my girlfriend her branded bag, I’m officially pok kai, please⟳ don’t ask⟳ me to go shopping or clubbing with you.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pokable Pokémon-esque Pokémonesque Poképhiliac poker-faced pokerfaced

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