Etymology

chey

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Today it means: Expression of dismissal following an unmet expectation. Full definition →

Cantonese 唓 /𪠳 ← Hokkien 唓 /𪠳
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  1. Hokkien · borrowed from唓 /𪠳
  2. Cantonese · borrowed from唓 /𪠳
  3. English todaychey

From Cantonese 唓 /𪠳 (ce²) or Singaporean Hokkien 唓 /𪠳 (chhê, expression of dismissal).

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