kaypoh
(Singapore, Malaysia, slang) To act as a busybody, to pry into the business of others.
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(Singapore, Malaysia, slang) To act as a busybody, to pry into the business of others.
I thought through every angle, then Jesus decides to kaypoh and mess everything up.
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(Singapore, Malaysia, slang) A busybody.
To get problems rectified, Lim who admits to being a “kaypoh” (busybody), would hassle the relevant authorities.
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(Singapore, Malaysia, slang) Being a busybody, prying into the business of others.
Hey hey two different matters okay? Our SM already paid so why you so kaypoh?
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