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Kiasu can be used as an adjective in a “descriptive state” to describe a person who wants to get ahead of others. Kiasu can also be used as a verb to describe an action a person did out of fear of losing out, and as a “feeling state” when a person has the desire to act in a way that is kiasu. [1]
Jan 18, 2019 · Kiasu (pronounced kee-ah-sue) embodies a sort of unofficial national character, not unlike Japan’s harmonious wa or Britian’s stoic stiff upper lip.
Feb 2, 2019 · ‘Kiasu’, the fear of losing out, is a sensible response to such a situation. In a Singaporean economy where self-interest is conflated with self-preservation, where every man is an island, it’s probably right to be afraid.
Feb 13, 2019 · Kiasu (pronounced kee-ah-sue) embodies a sort of unofficial national character, not unlike Japan’s harmonious wa or Britain’s stoic stiff upper lip.
Aug 8, 2017 · Being kiasu means you tend to win — from the small things like getting a good deal, to the bigger stuff like buying the home of your dreams.
Feb 11, 2015 · Singaporeans' favourite catchphrase was admitted in 2007. "Kiasu" (noun and adjective) officially made it to the big time in March 2007, together with now-ubiquitous words such as wiki (which ...
Oct 6, 2016 · You’ll come across references to kiasu parents, kiasu companies and even kiasuapps. Just four decades ago, the Hokkien term kian su was confined to Singapore army slang.
a. the Fear of Losing Out. In this paper, we reviewed existing research on Kiasu and propose a new theoretical framework composed of Kiasu antecedents, individual Kiasu mindset, Kiasu behaviors, and Kiasu outcomes with moderators of normative Kiasu mindset and incentive system in the context to guide future research.
Feb 3, 2023 · We will explore the origins of Kiasu Culture, its effects on different aspects of life in Singapore, and strategies for balancing it with a healthy lifestyle. Kiasu Culture is a term used to describe the competitive and ambitious mindset that is prevalent in Singaporean society.
Feb 13, 2017 · Kiasuism (fear of losing out) is a prominent cultural trait of Singapore that encompasses greed, selfishness, and inconsiderate behavior. It contributes to social problems in education and ...
