daai6 tau4 haa1大頭蝦大头虾
Jyutpingdaai6 tau4 haa1
Yaledaaih tàuh hā
Definition
Forgetful, careless, or absent-minded.
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How it's used
Describes someone who is habitually forgetful or prone to small, clumsy mistakes rather than someone who is malicious or lazy. It carries a lighthearted, slightly teasing tone, often used by friends or family to point out a silly oversight. It is rarely used to describe serious professional negligence or deep character flaws.
Examples
Are you being a scatterbrain again and forgot your keys?
Related words
Common phrases
to be a very scatterbrained person
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is genuinely unintelligent or slow. It specifically refers to absent-mindedness or being scatterbrained, not a lack of cognitive ability.
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Grammar guides
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