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To show off. A term often used in Singapore and Malaysia by Mandarin-speaking individuals, who are more often than not, teenagers or young adults. Most commonly used in a Singlish sentence.
Eh don't need to niao lah, we all know you did well for the test ok?
Niao by johndoe998 September 6, 2018
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It's a singlish word or Malaysian slang word. 'Niao' is usually used as a description of people who are very fussy about something or just overreact or overconcerned about a situation.
People can say ' Ben is super niao, he don't even want to share the same cup as his sister.'
Niao by Suehirouu September 11, 2019
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This word stands for "Not Intended As Offensive".

It is used as a disclaimer in typed dialog to convey that the previously or soon to be mentioned statement is a joke, or is an opinion and not an attack on anyone.

Also used for constructive criticism.

Typically used in one-time, open-ended communication such as a facebook status.
FB status: "Happy Hit A Heretic Day!" NIAO (joke)

YouTube comment: "This is NIAO, you sound like Justin Bieber when you sing." (opinion/constructive criticism)
NIAO by Meena6921 December 8, 2012

ciao for niao 

Literal translation: ciao for now

Meaning: See you later.

Spanish-English fusion.
ciao for niao..
fifi
ciao for niao by Flea Sisters July 14, 2004

what the niao 

A phrase often used to retort someone who is bragging about his wealth, achievements or academic prowess.
Wallace: "My dad got be tickets to the Imagine Dragons concert for my birthday."

Jromy: "WHAT THE NIAO!"
what the niao by scouter495 June 12, 2018
One of the most unproblematic spam pages on instagram but is freely and eyeland gorl
Duncan: Do you follow eyeland gorl Niaomi on instagram

Chris: No
Duncan well you should
Niaomi by Theystan.niaomi <3 September 10, 2019
Niaouli isn't only a plant it's my best friend too ! It's a pretty cool girl, i love her !
It's small like a Niaouli, it's pretty cool !
Niaouli by Imcalledaudrey January 3, 2015
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