baak6 hek3白吃
Jyutpingbaak6 hek3
Yalebaahk hek
Definition
To dine and dash; to eat at a restaurant and leave without paying.
colloquialfoodmoney
How it's used
While this term describes the act of leaving without paying, it is often used figuratively to describe someone who takes advantage of freebies or services without contributing anything in return. It carries a strong negative connotation of being dishonest or shameless. In casual conversation, people might also use the phrase 走數 to refer to the broader act of failing to pay a debt or bill.
Examples
He actually dined and dashed after eating, he has no class at all.
Don't you think about dining and dashing, there are CCTV cameras at the door.
Related words
Common phrases
to eat a meal without paying
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 白吃, which is often used to mean eating for free with permission, such as being treated to a meal. In Cantonese, the term specifically implies an act of theft or deception.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
