英和和英

語源

From Malay kacau.

発音

• (Singapore) IPA: /ˈkɑːt͡ʃ(j)aʊ/, [ˈka˧.t͡ʃ(j)aʊ˦], (approximating Hokkien) [ˈk˭a˧.t͡ɕ˭jaʊ˦]

動詞

kacau (generally invariable)

1. (Manglish, Singlish) To disturb; to bother or trouble (someone).
   • 2014, Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, Singapore Noir, Akashic Books, →ISBN, page 85:

     So even when his army kaki gajiau-ed him for evening joyrides, promising to bring a nice bottle of Black Label if he agreed, he always said no.

   • 2019 June 12, Tan Tam Mei, quoting Singa Retnam, “SCDF NSF death: Corporal had a 'scared smile' after ragging ritual was mentioned, says witness”, in The Straits Times‎, Singapore, archived from the original on 25 March 2024:

     Nazhan's defence lawyer Singa Retnam asked him if he had heard Nazhan telling Cpl Kok during the celebrations: "If anyone 'kacau' (bothers) you, tell me".