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Jyutpingdap1 mei5 gau2
Yaledāp méih gáu
Definition
A loser or a dejected, crestfallen person.
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How it's used
Literally describing a dog with its tail tucked between its legs, this term captures a sense of defeat, lack of confidence, or being a social outcast. It is more descriptive of a person's dejected or spineless behavior than a simple insult about their status. Use it when someone is acting cowardly or has given up on themselves.
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zek3隻jekExamples
He acts like a loser all the time, he is really useless.
Don't be such a loser, cheer up.
Related words
Common phrases
to act like a loser
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply unlucky or poor, as it specifically targets the person's submissive or defeated attitude.
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