kao peh kao bu
Meanings
verb
- To make a fuss, to complain or whine excessively, to complain to high heaven.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Hokkien 哭爸哭母 (khàu-pē-khàu-bú, “to complain to high heaven”, literally “to quarrel with one’s parents; to weep for one’s father and mother”).
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