gau2 waa2狗話狗话
Jyutpinggau2 waa2
Yalegáu wá
Definition
Bullshit; nonsense.
colloquialcommunicationslang
How it's used
This term is a harsh, aggressive way to dismiss someone's words as completely untrustworthy or illogical. It carries a stronger sense of contempt than simply saying 廢話. It is often used when someone is caught lying or making excuses that are blatantly false.
Examples
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Common phrases
to talk bullshit
Common mistake
Avoid using this in professional or formal settings, as it is considered vulgar and offensive. It is strictly for heated arguments or venting among close friends.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
