kengster en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkeŋstə/ (Singapore)
Etymology
keng + -ster, the first element is a clipping of chao keng, from Teochew 臭 (cao³, “dirty, ill-reputed”) + 經 /经 (gêng¹, “to evade; to pass the buck”).
Meanings
- (Singapore, Singlish, derogatory) Someone who avoids work, military duties or other responsibilities by constantly reporting sick; a malingerer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kengsters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |