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Meaning of sia suay | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2
ˌsjɑː ˈsweɪ

Definitions

Causing embarrassment or disgrace to others.

Singapore, Singlish

Examples

Most of those who sing these songs are too drunk to be stopped. Sia suay (Hokkien for bringing shame to the entire clan) only.”
Later so sia suay lah
GUys, cannot break up like this SO SIA SUAY!”
“Xiaxue not so 'sia suay' after all?”

CEFR level

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