"Kibed" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Kibed is a verb that means to express mock sympathy or insincere condolences, often in a sarcastic or ironic way. For example: "I felt like she was just kibing me when she said she was so sorry to hear about my loss."
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.
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.
A kibbutz is a type of communal settlement in Israel, typically founded by Jewish pioneers in the early 20th century. In a kibbutz, members live and work together, sharing resources and responsibilities, and often practicing cooperative farming or other forms of collective agriculture. The kibbutz movement was originally founded on socialist and utopian principles, aiming to create a socialist society and to help settle and develop the land in Israel.
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.
Kibitzed: (verb) intervened or offered unsolicited advice or comments, especially in a bustling or chaotic environment. Often used to describe someone who tends to meddle or offer unwanted opinions.
Kiblah refers to the direction of the holy city of Mecca, which is considered to be the focal point of the Islamic world. In Islam, Muslims are required to face towards the Kiblah while performing their daily prayers.