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Definition
Blond hair, or a person with blond or dyed hair (especially young people with bleached hair).
- blond hair; dyed golden hair
- a person with blond or bleached hair, especially a young person
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How it's used
Refers specifically to bleached or dyed hair rather than natural blond hair, which is rare among local Cantonese speakers. It often carries a slightly rebellious or juvenile connotation, especially when used to describe young people who dye their hair bright colors. When used as a noun to describe a person, it can sound dismissive or judgmental depending on the tone of voice.
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He dyed his hair blond, he looks quite trendy.
What is that blond-haired kid doing over there?
Related words
Common phrases
to dye one's hair blond
a delinquent youth with bleached hair
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone with naturally blond hair, as it implies the hair has been chemically treated. It is also not a neutral descriptor and can sound derogatory if used to label someone you do not know well.
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Grammar guides
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