baat3 gwaa3 mui1八卦妹
Jyutpingbaat3 gwaa3 mui1
Yalebaat gwa mūi
Definition
Nosy girl or gossip girl; a girl who pries into things that do not concern her.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly derogatory or teasing tone, implying that the person is intrusive and lacks boundaries. While it specifically targets females, the base term 八卦 is gender-neutral and can be applied to anyone who enjoys prying into others' private affairs. It is often used in a playful way among friends, but can be quite offensive if directed at a stranger or someone you do not know well.
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She is always acting like a gossip girl, wanting to ask about everything.
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Common phrases
to be in a gossipy mood
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 八卦 which refers to the Taoist concept of the Eight Trigrams. When used as an adjective or verb, it simply means nosy or to gossip, so adding 妹 specifically genderizes the person being described.
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