cou3 bou6躁暴
Jyutpingcou3 bou6
Yalechou bouh
Definition
Grumpy, irritable, and violent.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Describes a personality trait characterized by a short fuse and a tendency to react with hostility. It is more intense than simply being annoyed, implying a volatile nature that makes others feel uncomfortable or intimidated. While it can describe a temporary mood, it is frequently used to label someone who is habitually difficult to deal with.
Examples
He is a grumpy person and loses his temper all the time.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 燥底, which is a common slang term for someone who is easily irritated. While they share similar meanings, 躁暴 is a more descriptive adjective for the behavior itself, whereas 燥底 is a noun phrase used to describe the person's temperament.
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