baau3 jit6 gaak3爆熱格爆热格
Jyutpingbaau3 jit6 gaak3
Yalebaau yiht gaak
Definition
To burgle a house while the residents are inside.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the act of breaking into a home or building while the occupants are present, which carries a much higher risk of confrontation than a standard burglary. It is a specialized piece of criminal slang that you will mostly encounter in police reports, news headlines, or crime dramas. Using it in casual conversation about general theft will sound very out of place.
Examples
I heard that place was just burgled while people were inside.
Related words
Common phrases
suspected of burgling an occupied building
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general theft or burglary, as it strictly implies the presence of victims inside the premises during the crime.
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Grammar guides
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