caai1 bo1搓波
Jyutpingcaai1 bo1
Yalechāai bō
Definition
To lightly roll or rub a ball to control its spin, to fondle breasts, or to wrap fishing bait into a ball.
- to lightly roll or rub a ball to change its spin or direction
- slangto fondle or massage a woman's breasts
- technicalto wrap a hooked shrimp in bait powder to form a ball that attracts fish
colloquialsportsother
How it's used
This term is highly context dependent, shifting between technical sports jargon, fishing terminology, and lewd slang. In a sports context, it focuses on the finesse of ball control rather than raw power. When used in the context of fishing, it refers specifically to the preparation of dough-like bait balls around a hook.
Examples
He loves to control the ball with his feet when playing soccer, often dribbling past everyone.
Do you know how to roll the bait into a ball when fishing to best attract the fish?
Related words
Common mistake
Be extremely careful with the sexual connotation, as it is a common slang term for fondling breasts. Using this word in a casual sports conversation without context can easily lead to unintended double entendres.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
