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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?
by johndoe998 September 06, 2018
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A cultural and aesthetic mind-state that prioritizes making money, even as an “underground” or “radical” creator. The work isn’t made for money, but it’s the money that matters the most.
“Dude, his stuff is pretty out there but he’s still pretty Finance Punk.”
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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)
by Meena6921 December 05, 2012
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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.'
by Suehirouu September 11, 2019
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