14K

proper noun

A large triad organization based in Hong Kong.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A large triad organization based in Hong Kong.

Origin

Uncertain. It is suggested that there were originally 14 members who were part of the Kuomintang, or that 14 was the road number of a former headquarters and K stands for Kowloon.

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APA

14K. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/14K

MLA

“14K.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/14K. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “14K,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/14K.

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