kiasu Syllabification: (ki·a·su)Pronunciation: /ˈkēəˌso͞o/Definition of kiasu noun SE Asian a grasping, selfish attitude. adjective (of a person) very anxious not to miss out on an opportunity; grasping. Origin:from Chinese, 'scared to lose'kiasu in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of kiasu in the British & World English dictionary
