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  1. ah bengA stereotypical brash young guy with flashy style, spiky hair and a loud modified car.Hokkien
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  2. ah lianThe female counterpart of ah beng: loud, bold fashion, plenty of attitude.Hokkien
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  3. ah pekHokkien for an old man or elderly uncle.Hokkien
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  4. hiaoHokkien for flirty or showing off in a flashy way.Hokkien
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  5. kaypohNosy, a busybody. From Hokkien; Malay speakers say kepoh.Hokkien
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  6. kiasuHokkien for 'afraid to lose'. That competitive urge to grab the best, the most, or the first.Hokkien
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  7. pai kiaHokkien for a gangster or bad boy.Hokkien
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  8. taikoA gang leader or the big boss of a group.Hokkien
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  9. taukeThe boss or business owner, from Hokkien. Also spelt towkay, taukeh.Hokkien
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