giu3 maa6叫罵叫骂
Jyutpinggiu3 maa6
Yalegiu mah
Definition
To shout curses or yell angrily.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the aggressive, often irrational nature of a verbal confrontation rather than just loud speaking. It implies a loss of composure and is frequently used to describe public disputes or heated arguments where insults are exchanged. Unlike simply shouting, it carries a strong connotation of hostility and lack of decorum.
Examples
They are yelling at each other on the street, it is so noisy.
Related words
Common phrases
yelling at each other
shouting curses loudly
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone just speaking loudly or calling out to someone from a distance. It specifically denotes an angry, confrontational interaction where tempers have flared.
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Grammar guides
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