hao siao
"Hao siao" is a term from Hokkien, commonly used in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines, to describe something or someone that is fake or deceptive.
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Definition
B2General
(colloquial, derogatory)Not genuine or authentic; fake.
Example
- That brand-new phone he bought for a cheap price turned out to be hao siao.
C1Journalism
(derogatory)Individuals pretending to be journalists to gain benefits, often through unethical means.
Example
- During the elections, many hao siao journalists appeared, seeking bribes and payoffs.
B2Social Interaction
(informal)To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful or non-malicious way.
Example
- He tried to hao siao me into believing he could do magic tricks.