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# chao keng

Pronunciation audio: https://singlish-media.sgp1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/61-ChaoKeng.mp3

## Meaning

To pretend to be sick to avoid work or duty.

## Example

> He always *chao keng* to avoid going to school.

Example audio: https://singlish-media.sgp1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/61-ChaoKeng-1.mp3

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