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Sian

/sjɛn˨/ · adjective

Meaning

(colloquial, Singapore, Singlish) Bored, weary or fed up; tired (of something)..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (colloquial, Singapore, Singlish) Bored, weary or fed up; tired (of something).
  2. (colloquial, Singapore, Singlish) Repetitive and boring, wearisome.

Example Sentences

[Y]ou know you’re not the only one around who is bored and sian and tired of being bored and sian.
“In a country where aspiration drives so much of who we are and what we want, it’s particularly sian to feel stuck,” he suggested.
— Sian. Fucking sian. — Complain less. You bite that pencil anymore next time got termites inside you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does sian mean?

Sian means (colloquial, Singapore, Singlish) Bored, weary or fed up; tired (of something)..

What is a synonym for sian?

Common synonyms include xian, changan, hsian, singan.

What is the opposite of sian?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use sian in a sentence?

[Y]ou know you’re not the only one around who is bored and sian and tired of being bored and sian.

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