duk1 ngaan5 duk1 bei6篤眼篤鼻笃眼笃鼻
Jyutpingduk1 ngaan5 duk1 bei6
Yaledūk ngáahn dūk beih
Definition
Eyesore; referring to someone or something that is highly irritating, annoying, or unpleasant to look at.
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How it's used
This expression vividly captures the visceral reaction of finding something or someone physically or aesthetically offensive. It implies that the subject is so unpleasant that it physically irritates your eyes and nose just by being in your field of vision. It is commonly used to describe messy environments or people whose presence or behavior is grating.
Examples
He is such an eyesore, I really do not want to see him.
You left your clutter here, making the whole living room look so irritating.
Related words
Common phrases
to find something an eyesore
to feel irritated by the sight of something
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe physical pain in the eyes or nose, such as from an allergy or injury. It is strictly for describing the psychological or aesthetic annoyance caused by an external object or person.
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