"Kibbling" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Kibbling is a verb that means to clean or pick over food, especially grain or rice, by hand, in order to separate the grains from any stalks, bran, or other debris.
The word "Khyber" refers to the Khyber Pass, a mountain pass in the Hindu Kush mountain range that connects Afghanistan to Pakistan. It is a historic gateway between Central Asia and South Asia, and has been an important trade and military route for centuries. The Khyber Pass is also known for its rugged terrain and strategic importance in the region.
Kiaran is a masculine given name that is of Irish and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word "Ciaran", which means "little dark one" or "dark-haired".
Kiasu is a Malaysian and Singaporean term that refers to the fear of losing or missing out on something, often used to describe a strong desire to avoid taking risks or making mistakes.
Kiasuism is a term used to describe a phenomenon observed in some Asian cultures, particularly in Singapore and Malaysia, where individuals exhibit an excessive fear of losing or missing out on something, often to the point of being irrational or extreme. The term is derived from the Hokkien phrase "kiasu," which means "fear of losing." Kiasuism can manifest in various aspects of life, such as education, career, and social relationships, and is often characterized by a fixation on perceived competitors or a fear of failure.
Kibble refers to small pieces of dry food, especially pet food, such as dog kibble or cat kibble. It can also be used to describe small, uneven pieces of something, like kibble of concrete or kibble of coal.
A kibbutznik is a member of a kibbutz, a type of cooperative agricultural settlement founded by Jewish pioneers in Palestine (now Israel) in the early 20th century. The term refers not only to the location but also to the ideology and way of life of the people living there, which emphasized collective ownership, communal living, and social justice.