Niao
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.
Niao by johndoe998 September 6, 2018
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NIAO
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.
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)
YouTube comment: "This is NIAO, you sound like Justin Bieber when you sing." (opinion/constructive criticism)
ciao for niao
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!"
Jromy: "WHAT THE NIAO!"
what the niao by scouter495 June 12, 2018
Niaomi
Niaomi by Theystan.niaomi <3 September 10, 2019
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Niaouli by Imcalledaudrey January 3, 2015
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