"nia" meaning in English

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Particle

IPA: /njɑ(ː)˨/ [Singapore]
Etymology: From Hokkien 爾/尔 (niā, “only”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|nan-hbl|-}} Hokkien, {{zh-l|爾|only|tr=niā}} 爾/尔 (niā, “only”) Head templates: {{head|en|particle|head=|sort=}} nia, {{en-particle}} nia
  1. (Singlish) Used to downplay the intensity of something that has been overestimated. Might indicate a slight belittling tone. Tags: Singlish
    Sense id: en-nia-en-particle-dRtYRqrn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English particles, Singlish

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        {
          "text": "Don't so kiam siap can anot? That one only five cents nia. ― Come on, don't be so stingy. That costs only five cents.",
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