baan1 waa1 gwai2班嘩鬼班哗鬼
Jyutpingbaan1 waa1 gwai2
Yalebāan wā gwái
Definition
A bunch of rowdy, mischievous, or energetic kids.
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How it's used
This term carries a playful, slightly exasperated tone, often used by adults to describe children who are energetic, noisy, or causing a minor disturbance. It implies a sense of chaotic fun rather than genuine malice or bad behavior. It is almost exclusively used for groups of children rather than individuals.
Examples
That bunch of rowdy kids is being noisy again.
Related words
Common phrases
a whole bunch of rowdy kids
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe adults, as it specifically targets the behavior associated with mischievous children. Using it for adults might sound condescending or insulting rather than just descriptive of high energy.
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