coi4 san4 kaat1財神咭财神咭
Jyutpingcoi4 san4 kaat1
Yalechòih sàhn kāat
Definition
Credit card.
slangmoney
How it's used
This term humorously equates a credit card to the God of Wealth, implying that it grants the user the power to spend money they might not actually possess. It is typically used in casual settings among friends to describe the act of spending on credit, often with a self-deprecating tone regarding future debt.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
Do you still have a credit card you can use?
After swiping the credit card, I have to eat bread again.
Related words
Common phrases
to swipe a credit card
Common mistake
Do not use this term in formal settings like a bank or a business meeting, as it sounds overly informal and slightly cynical. It is strictly slang and should be avoided when discussing financial matters seriously.
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