baau3 maa5 laan4爆馬欄爆马栏
Jyutpingbaau3 maa5 laan4
Yalebaau máh làahn
Definition
To rent a cheap hotel or motel room for short-stay sexual encounters.
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How it's used
Originating from Hong Kong slang, this term specifically implies a romantic or sexual encounter rather than a business trip or family vacation. It carries a playful or slightly secretive tone, often used among friends when gossiping about someone's dating life. Using this term in a formal setting or with someone you do not know well can sound inappropriate or overly personal.
Examples
Where are we going to stay in a hotel tonight?
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe staying in a hotel for professional reasons or with family, as it will sound like you are implying a romantic tryst.
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