dou3 au2到嘔到呕
Jyutpingdou3 au2
Yaledou áu
Definition
To an extreme degree; so much so that it is nauseating or makes one want to vomit.
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How it's used
This expression acts as an extreme intensifier that goes beyond simple emphasis to suggest a visceral, negative reaction. It is frequently applied to behaviors or qualities that are perceived as excessive, fake, or tedious. While it literally references physical sickness, it is almost exclusively used figuratively to express strong annoyance or disgust.
Examples
His talking is so boring it makes me want to vomit; I feel like sleeping while listening.
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Avoid using this to describe physical illness or actual food poisoning, as it is strictly reserved for hyperbolic descriptions of situations, personality traits, or sensory experiences.
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