daai6 gaan1 gau2大奸狗
Jyutpingdaai6 gaan1 gau2
Yaledaaih gāan gáu
Definition
A treacherous, deceitful, or malicious person.
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How it's used
Describes someone who is not just dishonest but actively malicious and manipulative. It carries a strong sense of betrayal and moral condemnation, often used when someone has been caught in a scheme. While it literally contains the word for dog, it is used exclusively for people and never for animals.
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zek3隻jekExamples
He pretends to be a good person, but he is actually a treacherous snake.
You must not trust that treacherous person, he is always lying to people.
Related words
Common phrases
what a complete treacherous snake
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply annoying or slightly rude. It is a harsh insult reserved for those who have committed serious acts of deceit or backstabbing.
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