kengster

English

Etymology

keng +‎ -ster, the first element is a clipping of chao keng, from Teochew 臭 (cao3, “dirty, ill-reputed”) + 經 / 经 (gêng1, “to evade; to pass the buck”).

Pronunciation

Noun

kengster (plural kengsters)

  1. (Singapore, Singlish, derogatory) Someone who avoids work, military duties or other responsibilities by constantly reporting sick; a malingerer.
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