daai6 sai2 daai6 sik6大使大食
Jyutpingdaai6 sai2 daai6 sik6
Yaledaaih sái daaih sihk
Definition
Extravagant and wasteful with food and money.
colloquialfoodmoney
How it's used
This idiom specifically targets the dual habit of spending money recklessly and wasting food or resources. It carries a strong tone of disapproval, often used by elders to scold younger people for lacking discipline or appreciation for what they have. Unlike simple words for wastefulness, this phrase paints a vivid picture of someone who lacks restraint in both their wallet and their kitchen.
Examples
You bought so much food and couldn't finish it, you are really wasteful.
He is used to being wasteful with money and food, it is hard to change.
Related words
Common phrases
break the habit of being wasteful
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being expensive or high-cost. It describes the behavior of a person who is wasteful, not the price of an item itself.
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