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Definition

Flamboyant, showy, or exaggerated in behaviour to attract attention.

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How it's used

Often used to describe someone who is overly dramatic or attention seeking, whether in their speech, fashion, or general behavior. It carries a slightly critical or teasing tone, implying that the person is trying too hard to impress others. It is frequently associated with the Eason Chan song of the same name, which cemented its usage in pop culture to describe someone who is performative.

Examples

keoi5佢ping4平si4時gong2講je5嘢hou2好fau4浮kwaa1誇，seng4成jat6日dou1都hou2好ci5似zou6做hei3戲gam3咁。

He speaks in such a flamboyant way, it's like he's always acting.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使daa2打baan6扮dak1得gam3咁fau4浮kwaa1誇aa4呀？

Do you really need to dress so showily?

Common phrases

daa2打baan6扮fau4浮kwaa1誇

dressed in a flamboyant style

hang4行wai4為fau4浮kwaa1誇

showy behavior

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe something that is simply 'cool' or 'stylish'. It specifically implies an excess that crosses the line into being unnatural or fake.