Meaning of sia suay | Babel Free
/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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.