daap3 baa3 wong4 ce1搭霸王車搭霸王车
Jyutpingdaap3 baa3 wong4 ce1
Yaledaap ba wòhng chē
Definition
To fare evade; to ride public transport without paying the fare.
colloquialtransportmoney
How it's used
The term literally translates to riding the 'overlord's vehicle,' implying a sense of entitlement or taking advantage of a service without contributing. It is used metaphorically beyond just public transport to describe anyone who benefits from a group effort or resource without putting in their share of work or money.
Examples
He always rides for free, it's so rude.
Do you know that riding without paying is against the law?
Related words
Common phrases
deliberately ride without paying
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply forgetting to pay or having a technical issue with a payment card. It specifically implies a deliberate, dishonest act of evasion.
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