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buay tank

adj
/ˌbwe˨ ˈtæŋk/

Etymology

From Hokkien 袂 (bōe, “cannot”) + Singapore Colloquial English tank (“to withstand”).

  1. derived from 袂

Definitions

  1. Unable to deal or to handle something or someone

    Unable to deal or to handle something or someone; unable to put up with a situation or person much longer.

    • This boy damn act cute, I buay tank.
    • Sorry I really buay tank my eyes are closing, head spinning I need to sleep haha.
    • Lonely mudpie for lonely people. Going to watch Ah Boys to Men at 6:05pm. Really buay tank the loneliness here.

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