gai1 cung4雞蟲鸡虫
Jyutpinggai1 cung4
Yalegāi chùhng
Definition
A man who frequently visits prostitutes; a whoremonger.
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How it's used
Carries a strong derogatory tone used specifically to label men who frequently visit sex workers. It implies a lack of moral character and is often used as an insult among peers to warn others about someone's reputation. It is strictly informal and should be avoided in any professional or polite setting.
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zek3隻jekExamples
He goes out to play all the time, he is really a whorehound.
Don't go out with that whorehound, he is very unfaithful.
Related words
Common phrases
a whorehound
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal insects or birds, as the term is exclusively a slang insult for men. It is not used to describe the sex workers themselves.
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