English Explanatory Dictionary

bao toh

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To inform on someone behind his or her back.

Pronunciation

[ˌp˭aʊ˨ ˈt˭o˦]

Word forms

bao toh pao toh

Etymology

From Hokkien 包刀 (pau to, literally “wrapped knife”), referring to backstabbing.

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