baau3 maa5 laam5爆馬欖爆马榄

Jyutpingbaau3 maa5 laam5

Yalebaau máh láahm

Definition

To stay in a hotel room, typically for a short stay or a tryst.

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How it's used

This term is a classic piece of Hong Kong slang that specifically implies checking into a hotel for a short stay, often for romantic purposes. It carries a slightly cheeky or secretive tone compared to neutral terms like 開房. Using it in formal settings or with people you do not know well can sound inappropriate or overly blunt.

Examples

gam1今maan5晚ngo5我dei6哋heoi3去baau3爆maa5馬laam5欖laa1啦。

Let's go stay in a hotel room tonight.

nei5你tung4同bin1邊go3個heoi3去baau3爆maa5馬laam5欖aa4呀？

Who are you going to stay in a hotel room with?

Common phrases

heoi3去baau3爆maa5馬laam5欖

to go check into a hotel room

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with literal horse racing terminology, as the phrase is strictly slang for hotel stays. It is exclusively used for romantic or intimate contexts and should not be used when referring to business travel or family vacations.