baa3 wong4 haak3霸王客
Jyutpingbaa3 wong4 haak3
Yaleba wòhng haak
Definition
A free rider or patron who refuses to pay for services received, such as at a restaurant or hotel.
colloquialpeoplemoney
How it's used
This term carries a strong negative connotation and is often used in the context of service industries like restaurants or taxis. It implies a deliberate act of theft or deception rather than a simple misunderstanding about a bill. The prefix 霸王 suggests a sense of entitlement or bullying behavior, as if the person is acting like a king who does not need to follow the rules.
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go3個goExamples
The restaurant caught a person who refused to pay today.
Don't be a person who refuses to pay, hurry up and pay.
Related words
Common phrases
to catch someone who refuses to pay
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply forgetting to pay or having a genuine dispute over the bill. Using this term implies you are accusing the person of a malicious act of fraud.
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Grammar guides
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