fei1 gei1 jau2飛機友飞机友
Jyutpingfei1 gei1 jau2
Yalefēi gēi yáu
Definition
A person who habitually breaks appointments or stands people up.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
This term is derived from the common slang phrase 放飛機, which means to stand someone up or break an appointment. It carries a strong sense of frustration and annoyance toward someone who is unreliable or habitually fails to show up. Using this label is a direct way to warn others about a person's lack of punctuality or commitment.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He is always ditching people, he really is a no-shower.
Related words
Common phrases
always standing people up
a notorious no-shower
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with someone who is actually interested in aviation or flying planes, as the term has nothing to do with the literal meaning of 飛機.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
