bo1 lo4 deng1菠蘿釘菠萝钉
Jyutpingbo1 lo4 deng1
Yalebō lòh dēng
Definition
A completely useless or worthless person or thing.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
Originating from the culinary practice of trimming the eyes or spikes off a pineapple, this term metaphorically labels something or someone as waste that should be discarded. It carries a strong sense of frustration or dismissal, often used when someone fails to contribute anything of value to a task. It is much more colorful and biting than simply calling someone useless.
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He works so slowly, he is truly a useless person.
This broken thing is just useless clutter sitting here.
Related words
Common phrases
truly useless
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the actual fruit or a literal pineapple spike, as the term is strictly used as an insult or to describe junk. Using it in a formal setting will sound highly unprofessional and rude.
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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.
