Dictionary

Ah Tiong en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˌɑː˨ ˈtjɔŋ˦/ (Singapore)

Etymology

Borrowed from Hokkien 阿中 (a-tiong), where 中 (tiong) is a clipping of 中國 /中国 (Tiong-kok, “China”).

Meanings

1. (Malaysia, Singapore, colloquial, derogatory, ethnic, slur) A mainland Chinese person.
   • Volvo cars now Ah tiong brand[.] 2017 March 20, SgForums.com:
   • Any Ah Tiong and Tan Sri could have solved the problem in a civil manner in a few hours but you have an irrational leader on one side and absent leaders the other... 1998 August 3, soc.culture.malaysia (Usenet):
   • If is she both Singaporens and Ah Tiong, how is that possible? 2011 August 14, soc.culture.singapore (Usenet):
   • So the moment he cannot employ cheap Ah Tiong slaves from PRC he decides to close shop. 2012 November 7, soc.culture.singapore (Usenet):

Forms

Relateds

Ah Beng · ah pui · Ah Seng · Ah Long · Ah Huay · Ah Lian · ah kua

Synonyms

Cheena