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xia suay

xia suay is the alternative form of sia suay.

Meaning of sia suay

Adjective

sia suay (comparative more sia suay, superlative most sia suay)

  1. (Singapore, Singlish) Causing embarrassment or disgrace to others.
    • Most of those who sing these songs are too drunk to be stopped. Sia suay (Hokkien for bringing shame to the entire clan) only.1989 November 2, “From love songs to 'pai kia' tune. Karaoke is BIG business.”, in The Straits Times, Singapore

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Forms of xia suay

comparativemore xia suay
superlativemost xia suay

Questions about xia suay

What is xia suay the alternative form of?
Xia suay is the alternative form of sia suay.

Words near xia suay in the dictionary

  1. xi baryons
  2. Xi Hu
  3. Xi Liao
  4. Xi'an
  5. Xia
  6. xia suay
  7. Xia-Gibbs syndrome
  8. Xiahe
  9. Xiahuayuan
  10. Xialu
  11. Xialuhe

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