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zao kng
* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
also can:
zau kng chau kng chao kng zao keng
zao kng
→
Hokkien:
走光
poj:
cháu-kng
definitions
verb
- to be exposed; to accidentally expose oneself; to have a wardrobe malfunction
Tell CFO that car with bodykit and not lowered is like women sitting with their legs open when wearing a miniskirt..... will zao kng one.... hahaha.
— 2005 September 9, fluid_fish. Singapore Honda Club Forums, "Replica INGs Kit for Face lifted GSR". https://www.shc-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=39376&start=135. acc 2023 August 31
Changed into the delivery robe and wore the robe, came out feeling uncomfortable. In my mind I was like "Why the robe so revealing one huh?". I walked towards the sofa in the suite, sat down and told the husband "Bi, got zao kng or not?".
— 2012 September 25, Charlene Lim. misslenie (Blogspot post), "Birth story of Baby Calista's arrival". https://misslenie.blogspot.com/2012/09/. acc 2023 August 31
noun
- an accidental exposure; a wardrobe malfunction