ceoi1 meng6 gwai2催命鬼
Jyutpingceoi1 meng6 gwai2
Yalechēui mehng gwái
Definition
A person who constantly rushes, presses, or nags someone to do something.
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How it's used
Originally referring to supernatural beings that hasten a person's death, this term has evolved into a common metaphor for someone who constantly pressures others to finish tasks quickly. It carries a strong sense of annoyance and impatience, often used when someone feels harassed by a boss or a peer who keeps asking for progress updates. Using this term implies that the person's persistent demands are as stressful as facing one's own mortality.
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You work so slowly, you are really a nagger.
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Common phrases
to act like a nagger
Common mistake
Do not use this term in a professional or formal setting, as it is highly colloquial and can be perceived as rude or aggressive. It is strictly reserved for venting frustration among friends or close colleagues.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
