Etymology

ah beng

Today it means: A young Chinese man in Singapore, associated with a stereotype of having little education or sophistication and operating within secret societies and street gangs. Full definition →

Hokkien 阿明
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  1. Hokkien · borrowed from阿明
  2. English todayAh Beng

Borrowed from Hokkien 阿明 (a-bêng), which is a common Chinese male name.

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