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# kiasi

Pronunciation audio: https://singlish-media.sgp1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/67-Kiasi.mp3

## Meaning

Afraid of dying or overly cautious.

## Example

> Don't be so *kiasi*, it's just a small operation.

Example audio: https://singlish-media.sgp1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/67-Kiasi-1.mp3

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### Related terms

- [khiam pa(h)](https://singlish.app/dictionary/khiam-pa-h.md)
- [kiap](https://singlish.app/dictionary/kiap.md)
- [kiasu](https://singlish.app/dictionary/kiasu.md)
- [kilat](https://singlish.app/dictionary/kilat.md)
- [Browse the full Singlish dictionary](https://singlish.app/dictionary.md)