geoi3鋸锯
Jyutpinggeoi3
Yalegeui
Definition
To cheat or extort money from someone, or to kill.
- slangto rip off; to cheat, extort, or overcharge someone for money
- slangto kill or murder
colloquialmoneyslang
How it's used
Originally meaning to saw, this term evolved into slang for overcharging or extorting someone. It carries a strong sense of being unfairly targeted or fleeced by a business or individual. It is frequently used when someone feels they have been taken advantage of in a transaction.
Examples
That restaurant is ridiculous, they always rip off tourists.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of sawing wood, which is also 鋸. Context is essential to distinguish between the physical action and the slang for financial exploitation.
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