faat3 ok3發惡发恶
Jyutpingfaat3 ok3
Yalefaat ok
Definition
To lose one's temper, get angry, or show aggression.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the display of aggression or a threatening demeanor rather than just feeling internal anger. It is frequently used to describe animals showing teeth or people acting in a hostile, intimidating manner toward others. The phrase implies a shift in behavior from calm to confrontational.
Examples
He is terrifying when he gets angry.
Related words
Common phrases
when someone starts acting aggressively
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 嬲, which refers to the internal feeling of being angry or upset. 發惡 is about the outward expression or the act of becoming aggressive.
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