Definition
To make a fuss, to complain or whine excessively, to complain to high heaven.
Origins
From Hokkien 哭爸哭母 (khàu-pē-khàu-bú, “to complain to high heaven”, literally “to quarrel with one’s parents; to weep for one’s father and mother”).
In Context
- "Singaporeans genuine complains were brush aside as irrelevant KPKB."
- "Opposition sure bring up the matter In Parliament. They will kao peh kao bu Ask why government agency Not doing their work properly Make the minister malu."
See Also
- kaopeh