gik6 ban2極品极品
Jyutpinggik6 ban2
Yalegihk bán
Definition
The highest quality product or item of its kind; also used sarcastically to describe someone of abominable character.
- the best or highest quality item of its kind
- slangan awful, disgusting, or intolerable person
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How it's used
Originally referring to the highest grade of an object or product, this term is now frequently used sarcastically to describe people with extremely poor or annoying behavior. When applied to a person, it carries a strong sense of exasperation or mockery. It implies that the person's negative traits are so extreme that they are in a class of their own.
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The craftsmanship of this shirt is so good, it's truly the best of its kind.
He's always late and never does any work, he's a real piece of work.
Related words
Common phrases
the absolute best in the world
Common mistake
Do not assume this word is always a compliment. Using it to describe a person's character is almost always an insult, implying they are uniquely terrible or bizarre.
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