bok3 mung2搏懵

Jyutpingbok3 mung2

Yalebok múng

Rare

Definition

To take advantage of a chaotic situation for personal gain, or to take advantage of someone sexually.

to take advantage of a chaotic situation for personal gain
slangto grope, paw, or sexually harass someone

colloquialpeopleslang

How it's used

Describes opportunistic behavior that ranges from petty social cheating to serious physical harassment. It specifically implies taking advantage of a lack of attention or a crowded environment to gain an unfair benefit or to touch someone inappropriately. The term carries a strong negative moral judgment and is used to warn others about predatory behavior.

Examples

daap6搭dei6地tit3鐵go2嗰zan6陣siu2小sam1心di1啲，fai3費si6事bei2俾jan4人bok3搏mung2懵aa4呀。

Be careful when taking the MTR, don't let anyone take advantage of you.

keoi5佢gin3見jan4人do1多zau6就soeng2想bok3搏mung2懵，zan1真hai6係hou2好bin3變taai3態。

He tries to grope people when it's crowded, he's really a pervert.

Common phrases

zyun1專dang1登bok3搏mung2懵

deliberately take advantage of someone

bei2俾jan4人bok3搏mung2懵

to be taken advantage of or groped

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply cheating or lying, as it specifically requires an element of physical proximity or a chaotic, crowded situation to be effective. It is not used for general dishonesty like cheating on a test.