daai6 goek3 jau5大腳友大脚友
Jyutpingdaai6 goek3 jau5
Yaledaaih geuk yáuh
Definition
An obsequious person; a flatterer or brown-noser.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of contempt for someone who habitually flatters others to gain favor. It is derived from the phrase 托大腳, which evokes the image of someone physically propping up another person's leg to show extreme subservience. Using this label marks the person as lacking self-respect and integrity in the eyes of the speaker.
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go3個goExamples
He is always being a sycophant, it is really annoying.
Related words
Common phrases
to suck up to someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with someone who literally has large feet. The term is strictly metaphorical and carries a negative social judgment, so it should be avoided in professional or polite company.
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