baau3 sek6爆石
Jyutpingbaau3 sek6
Yalebaau sehk
Definition
To blast rock, or figuratively, to defecate.
- technicalto blast rock using explosives or other methods for excavation
- slangto poop; to defecate; to take a dump
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How it's used
Primarily used as a humorous, slightly vulgar euphemism for defecation, drawing a parallel between the physical effort of blasting rock and the act of passing a large stool. While it technically refers to construction blasting, it is almost exclusively used in casual social settings to describe going to the toilet. It carries a playful, masculine tone and is usually reserved for friends or close acquaintances.
Examples
Are you going into the toilet to take a dump again?
He has been in there taking a dump for a long time.
Related words
Common phrases
go in to take a dump
Common mistake
Do not use this term in professional or formal settings, as it is considered crude and potentially offensive. It is strictly a slang term and should never be used to describe actual construction work in a serious context.
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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.
