"lau kui" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: [ˈlaʊ˦˨ ˌkʰui˩] [Singapore] Forms: more lau kui [comparative], most lau kui [superlative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hokkien 落氣/落气 (làu-khùi, “to lose face”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|nan-hbl|落氣|t=to lose face|tr=làu-khùi}} Hokkien 落氣/落气 (làu-khùi, “to lose face”) Head templates: {{en-adj|nolinkhead=1}} lau kui (comparative more lau kui, superlative most lau kui)
  1. (colloquial, Singapore) Embarrassing, shameful Tags: Singapore, colloquial Related terms: sia suay
    Sense id: en-lau_kui-en-adj-iUWS5g-y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Singapore English, Singlish

Alternative forms

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