"zao" meaning in English

See zao in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

IPA: [t͡saʊ˦˨] [Singapore]
Etymology: From Hokkien 走 (cháu, “to run”), with Pinyin-based spelling. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|nan-hbl|走|t=to run|tr=cháu}} Hokkien 走 (cháu, “to run”) Head templates: {{head|en|verb|invariable}} zao (invariable)
  1. (Singapore, Singlish) To leave hastily, to take off. Tags: Singapore, Singlish, invariable
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