kena sai meaning (derogatory): definition, etymology

kena sai

verb

Singapore /ˈkənɑ ˈsaɪ˦˨/

Etymology From Malay kena (“to incur”) + Hokkien 屎 (sái, “shit”). By surface analysis, kena (“to be affected by (something negative)”) + sai (“shit”).

Derogatory, Invariable, Slang, Vulgar To get into trouble, to be in deep shit.

kena sai

intj

Etymology From Malay kena (“to incur”) + Hokkien 屎 (sái, “shit”). By surface analysis, kena (“to be affected by (something negative)”) + sai (“shit”).

Manglish, Singlish, Vulgar Expression of anger and frustration.

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