Towkay
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈt̪au̯.keɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Towkay is a noun meaning (Malaysia, Singapore) A business owner; boss (especially a Chinese Malaysian or Chinese Singaporean boss).
Meaning
(Malaysia, Singapore) A business owner; boss (especially a Chinese Malaysian or Chinese Singaporean boss).
More Meanings
- (Malaysia, Singapore) Term of address for a business owner boss.
Example Sentences
My own experience would lead me to suggest that the Chinese immigrants should be placed under one Towkay, or head man, who would control those villages under his care.
Word Forms
- towkays
Synonyms for towkay
Depending on context, synonyms include taoke, boss, sir, ma'am.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include typan, kaypoh, tai-pan, taepan, cabowner, kepo.
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