ang kong kia

Singapore[ˌɑŋ˨ ˌk˭ɔŋ˨ ˈk˭jɑː˦˨]

noun

Someone who is heavily tattooed.

Similar
ang kong siao
OriginHokkien 尪公囝 →
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Meanings

nounang kong kia (plural ang kong kias)

plural ang kong kias

  1. SingaporeSinglishderogatorySomeone who is heavily tattooed.

    Synonyms: ang kong siao

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSomeone who is heavily tattooed.

Similar
ang kong siao
Also see
ang kong siao

Origin

  1. Hokkien尪公囝“tattoo (diminutive); doll; idol of a male deity”
  2. Englishang kong kia

From Hokkien 尪公囝 (ang-kong-kiáⁿ, “tattoo (diminutive); doll; idol of a male deity”).

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