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

(Singapore) IPA^(key): /ˈkeŋstə/

Noun

kengster (plural kengsters)

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