aa3 lai6阿麗阿利
Jyutpingaa3 lai6
Yalea laih
Definition
Nightclub hostess.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Refers specifically to women employed in nightlife venues to accompany customers by drinking and chatting. While once a very common term in the Hong Kong nightlife scene, it carries a dated feel as the industry has evolved and terminology has shifted toward more modern or descriptive labels.
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go3個goExamples
She used to work as a nightclub hostess.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to refer to a female friend or a regular waitress, as it carries a specific professional connotation related to the adult entertainment industry.
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