siong

English

Alternative forms

• xiong

Etymology

From Hokkien 傷／伤 (siong).

Pronunciation

• (Singapore) IPA^(key): /sjɔŋ(˦)/, [ɕj-]

Adjective

siong (comparative more siong, superlative most siong)

1. (Singapore, Singlish) Very tough, challenging.
   • 1994, C. S. Chong, NS: An Air-Level Story, Singapore: Times Books International, →ISBN, page 58:

     Oh well, it was xiong, but overall OK, lah.