gap1 dou3 baau3 gong1急到爆缸
Jyutpinggap1 dou3 baau3 gong1
Yalegāp dou baau gōng
Definition
To feel an extremely urgent need to use the toilet, or by extension, to be desperate to get something sorted out.
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How it's used
The term originates from automotive slang where a car engine overheats and blows a gasket. It is used metaphorically to describe any situation where someone is under immense pressure or has an urgent, pressing need. While it is most commonly used for toilet emergencies, it is also frequently applied to work deadlines or high pressure tasks.
Examples
I'm desperate for the toilet, find me one quickly!
Do you really need to rush the work like you're about to explode?
Related words
Common phrases
extremely urgent
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal or professional settings as it is considered quite crude and graphic. It is strictly for casual conversation among friends or close colleagues.
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