bou6 fu3 naan4 tai2暴富難睇暴富难睇
Jyutpingbou6 fu3 naan4 tai2
Yalebouh fu nàahn tái
Definition
To describe an outrageous, ostentatious, or vulgar display of sudden wealth.
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How it's used
This expression specifically targets a look that is gaudy, ostentatious, or trying too hard to show off wealth in a tasteless way. It combines the idea of sudden wealth with the visual judgment of being an eyesore. It is often used to critique people who wear too much gold or clashing designer logos.
Examples
The way they are dressed is truly tacky and outrageous.
Related words
Common phrases
dressed in a tacky, ostentatious way
looking entirely tacky from head to toe
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe something that is simply expensive or high quality. It must imply a lack of taste or a desperate attempt to appear rich.
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Grammar guides
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