kiap

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
10
Words With Friends
11
Letters
4
Pronunciation
[kjap̚˦]

Definition of kiap

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (Singlish, singular, singular-only)Tongs, clip; any claw-like tool used to grab objects or hold something in place.
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noun

  1. (Singlish, singular, singular-only)Tongs, clip; any claw-like tool used to grab objects or hold something in place.

verb

  1. (Singlish)To clamp (as if with a clothes peg or tongs), to squeeze between.
    “Her words conjure a determinedly striding auntie with a tote bag kiapped by her armpit, pushing the MRT doors open with sheer strength.”

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hokkien 夾 /夹 (kiap).

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