geh kiang
Originating from Hokkien and commonly used in Singlish, "geh kiang" describes someone who acts overconfidently, often leading to mistakes.
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Definition
B2Colloquial
(informal, Singapore)Pretending to be clever or knowledgeable, often resulting in unwise or reckless actions.
Example
- He tried to fix the computer by himself, but his geh kiang attitude only made things worse.
- Don't be geh kiang and pretend you know everything about the project.