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# kiasu

Pronunciation audio: https://singlish-media.sgp1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Expression%202.m4a

## Meaning

A fear of losing out.

## Example

> He is so *kiasu*, he already started studying for exams next year.

Example audio: https://singlish-media.sgp1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Expression%202%20-%20Sentence%201.m4a

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### Related terms

- [kiap](https://singlish.app/dictionary/kiap.md)
- [kiasi](https://singlish.app/dictionary/kiasi.md)
- [kilat](https://singlish.app/dictionary/kilat.md)
- [lagi](https://singlish.app/dictionary/lagi.md)
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