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# khiam pa(h)

Pronunciation audio: https://singlish-media.sgp1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/320-Khiam%20Pa.mp3

## Meaning

Stingy or miserly Asking for a beating.

## Example

> He is very *khiam pa*, always talking bad about the other team members to the boss.

Example audio: https://singlish-media.sgp1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/320-Khiam%20Pa-1.mp3

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