adj
siao
syow
Siao (adj) means Crazy or mad. Example: “Are you siao? That plan will never work.”
adj
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Crazy or mad.
"Siao, man, he said. That’s another thing I’m never telling Sherry."
— Daryl Qilin Yam, Lovelier (2021)
"Are you siao? That plan will never work."
How to use siao
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Singlish/Malaysian English word meaning crazy or out of one's mind.
When to use it
Informal, used mainly in Singapore and Malaysia English.
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Etymology
From Hokkien siáu, "mad; crazy."
Rhymes for siao
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What does “siao” mean?
The word “siao” means crazy or mad. In plain terms, a Singlish/Malaysian English word meaning crazy or out of one's mind.
How do you pronounce “siao”?
“Siao” is pronounced syow (/sjaʊ˦˨/ in IPA).
How do you use “siao” in a sentence?
Here is “siao” used in a sentence: “Are you siao? That plan will never work.”
What part of speech is “siao”?
“Siao” is an adjective.
