fei1 zai2 fei1 neoi2飛仔飛女飞仔飞女
Jyutpingfei1 zai2 fei1 neoi2
Yalefēi jái fēi néui
Definition
Young delinquents, hoodlums, or hooligans.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong retro connotation, evoking the image of rebellious youth from the 1960s and 1970s who wore specific fashions like pompadours or leather jackets. While still understood, it is rarely used to describe modern street gangs or serious criminals. It functions as a slightly dated, informal label for troublemakers rather than a precise legal or sociological category.
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That group of hoodlums is always making a racket in the park.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe actual organized crime members or dangerous criminals, as it sounds like you are using a term from a classic Hong Kong movie. It is more about perceived social delinquency than criminal activity.
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