duk1 bo1篤波笃波
Jyutpingduk1 bo1
Yaledūk bō
Definition
To play pool games or cue sports, especially snooker.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to cue sports like snooker or billiards in a casual, social context. It carries a slightly informal, recreational vibe often associated with hanging out at a pool hall with friends. Using this term instead of the more formal 打桌球 signals a relaxed, local tone.
Examples
Are you free to go play pool tomorrow?
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slang usage of 篤波 in other contexts, such as snitching or reporting someone to authorities, which is common in some regions.
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