fei1 neoi5飛女飞女
Jyutpingfei1 neoi5
Yalefēi néuih
Definition
Teddy girl; a rebellious, delinquent, or misbehaved young woman.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of moral judgment and dated social stigma, often used by older generations to describe rebellious or non conforming teenage girls. It implies a lack of discipline and association with street culture or gangs. While once a common term for youth subcultures, it now sounds quite old fashioned and judgmental.
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go3個goExamples
She hangs out with those delinquent girls all the time and has really gone astray.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a girl who is simply active or sporty, as it specifically implies bad behavior or delinquency. It is an offensive label rather than a neutral description of a young person.
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