aai3 gaai1 po2嗌街婆
Jyutpingaai3 gaai1 po2
Yaleaai gāai pó
Definition
A woman who shouts, particularly in public or during a loud argument.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This term specifically targets women who are perceived as loud, aggressive, or prone to public arguments. It carries a strong derogatory tone and is often used to criticize someone for lacking decorum or disturbing the peace in public spaces.
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go3個goExamples
She is always yelling at people in the street; she really is a loudmouth.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe a woman who is simply speaking loudly or excitedly, as it implies a negative character trait and aggressive behavior.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
