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Definition

To make a fuss, to complain or whine excessively, to complain to high heaven.

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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”).

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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."
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See Also

  • kaopeh