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Definition
A madman or a crazy man; also used as a humorous nickname for a college dean.
- a madman; a crazy man
- slanga humorous nickname for a male college dean
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a man behaving irrationally or aggressively, often used as a derogatory label in casual arguments. While it literally means a mad man, it is frequently employed as a hyperbolic insult for anyone acting foolishly or unpredictably. Avoid using this term in professional or formal settings as it is highly offensive and stigmatizing.
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That mad man is shouting in the street again.
Why are you talking like a mad man?
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Do not use this to describe someone with a genuine mental health condition, as it is considered derogatory and insensitive. It is strictly a colloquial insult rather than a clinical description.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
