gaak3 je6 jau4 zaa3 gwai2隔夜油炸鬼
Jyutpinggaak3 je6 jau4 zaa3 gwai2
Yalegaak yeh yàuh ja gwái
Definition
A boring person; someone who lacks liveliness or enthusiasm.
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How it's used
This expression draws a humorous comparison between a dull person and a fried dough stick that has lost its crispness overnight. It implies someone who is uninteresting, lacks energy, or brings down the mood of a social gathering. It is a lighthearted, slightly teasing way to describe someone who is being a buzzkill.
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He is as boring as a stale fried dough stick.
Don't be such a bore, come hang out with us.
Related words
Common phrases
boring to the point of being a total drag
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe someone who is simply quiet or shy, as it specifically targets people whose presence is perceived as tedious or lacking in excitement. It is informal and should be used carefully among friends rather than in professional settings.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
