Etymology

kiap

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Today it means: Tongs, clip; any claw-like tool used to grab objects or hold something in place. Full definition →

Hokkien 夾 /夹
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  1. Hokkien · borrowed from夾 /夹
  2. English todaykiap

Borrowed from Hokkien 夾 /夹 (kiap).

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