baau1 jyu4 caat2鮑魚刷鲍鱼刷
Jyutpingbaau1 jyu4 caat2
Yalebāau yùh cháat
Definition
Toilet brush, or a hairstyle that resembles one.
- toilet brush
- slanga hairstyle resembling a toilet brush
colloquialhomeslang
How it's used
This term is a humorous and slightly derogatory slang used to describe both the physical cleaning tool and a specific, messy hairstyle. When applied to hair, it implies the person has a thick, stiff, or unkempt mop that resembles the bristles of a brush. It is rarely used in formal settings and carries a strong sense of mockery when directed at someone's appearance.
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Your toilet is so dirty, go buy a toilet brush soon.
His hair is cut to look like a toilet brush, it is really ugly.
Common phrases
buy a toilet brush
looks just like a toilet brush
Common mistake
Do not use this term in a professional or polite context when referring to a person's hair, as it is considered an insult. It is strictly for casual, teasing banter among friends.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
