baak6 sik6白食
Jyutpingbaak6 sik6
Yalebaahk sihk
Definition
To dine and dash; to eat at a restaurant and leave without paying.
colloquialfoodmoney
How it's used
Beyond the literal act of leaving a restaurant without paying, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe anyone who enjoys benefits or services without contributing their fair share. It carries a strong sense of moral disapproval or accusation of freeloading. When used in a social context, it implies that someone is taking advantage of others' generosity.
Examples
Why are you dining and dashing? You finished eating and left without paying!
The restaurant is so strict, who would dare to dine and dash?
Related words
Common phrases
to intend to dine and dash
to freeload on food and lodging
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 白吃, which can sometimes just mean eating for free in a neutral or positive context, such as being treated to a meal. In Cantonese, 白食 is almost exclusively negative and implies a dishonest or sneaky action.
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Grammar guides
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