gau2 neoi5狗女
Jyutpinggau2 neoi5
Yalegáu néuih
Definition
A female dog or pup.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a terrier breed of dog, though it is often used colloquially by pet owners to refer to any female dog regardless of breed. When used in a non-pet context, it can sometimes be used as a derogatory term for a woman, similar to calling someone a bitch in English, so be careful with the context.
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zek3隻jekExamples
She keeps a terrier at home, it is so cute.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal translation of female dog, which is usually just 乸狗 or 狗乸. Using 狗女 to describe a random female dog in public might be misunderstood as the slang term for a woman depending on the speaker's tone.
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