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- Dictionarykiasu/ˈkjɑːsuː/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) having a grasping or selfish attitude arising from a fear of missing out on something: "kiasu parents enrol their kids in more and more tuition classes"
noun
- 1. a grasping, selfish attitude.
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Kiasu (simplified Chinese: 惊输; traditional Chinese: 驚輸; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: kiaⁿ-su) is a term derived from the Hokkien “kia” meaning afraid and “su” meaning to lose. It is commonly defined as “the fear of losing,” and is directed at a person who behaves competitively to either attain their goal or to get ahead of others. [1]
Aug 8, 2017 · Kiasu means being scared of losing and wanting to be ahead of everyone else. Learn how being kiasu can help you save, invest, get good deals, and achieve success in life.
Feb 13, 2019 · Kiasu is a Chinese term that describes a competitive, stingy or selfish behaviour common in Singapore. Learn how kiasu shapes the city-state's culture, economy, education and foreign policy.
Jan 18, 2019 · Taken from the Chinese dialect Hokkien, kiasu translates to a fear of losing out, but encompasses any sort of competitive, stingy or selfish behavior commonly witnessed in this highflying...
Feb 2, 2019 · Kiasu is a term that describes the fear of losing or being left behind, often associated with Singaporean culture. This article explores how kiasuism evolved from a personal trait to a national vice, and how it relates to neoliberal policies and social cohesion.
Oct 6, 2016 · Do you know the word kiasu? If not, then be kiasu and google it. You’ll get more than a million hits and learn that, usually associated with Singaporeans, it means “to be afraid of losing...
Feb 11, 2015 · The term is used to refer to a person "governed by self-interest, typically manifesting as a selfish, grasping attitude arising from a fear of missing out on something."
