Kaypoh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Kaypoh is an adjective meaning (Singapore, Malaysia, slang) Being a busybody, prying into the business of others.
Meaning
(Singapore, Malaysia, slang) Being a busybody, prying into the business of others.
More Meanings
- (Singapore, Malaysia, slang) A busybody.
- (Singapore, Malaysia, slang) To act as a busybody, to pry into the business of others.
Example Sentences
Hey hey two different matters okay? Our SM already paid so why you so kaypoh?
I thought through every angle, then Jesus decides to kaypoh and mess everything up.
Don't kaypoh so much. Locked door, not allowed to go inside, means don't go—understand?
“My elder sister and mother don’t like me doing this. They would scold me and say I’m kaypoh.
Word Forms
- kaypohs
- kaypohing
- kaypohed
Synonyms for kaypoh
Depending on context, synonyms include nosy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kepo, macocious, nosey, kiasu, maccocious, snoopy.
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