What does “chio” mean?

Chio in the Singlish dictionary: what it means, where it comes from and how it’s said.

chio

Pretty, good-looking (Hokkien).

“Wah, your sister very chio.”

What does “chio” mean in Singlish?

Pretty, good-looking (Hokkien). It’s an adjective.

Where does “chio” come from?

From Hokkien. Other Singlish words from Hokkien include cham, chao keng, char bor and cheem.

How do you use “chio” in a sentence?

“Wah, your sister very chio.” It turns up in other words’ examples too: see chio bu.

Is “chio” in the Singlish Wordle?

Yes: it’s one of the answers in the Singlish Wordle, one word a day, the same for everyone.

Liddat’s own words, from the Singlish dictionary: 312 words and phrases, A to Z.