go2 zek3 je5嗰隻嘢嗰只嘢
Jyutpinggo2 zek3 je5
Yalegó jek yéh
Definition
A derogatory pronoun used to refer to a third person; that guy, he, or she.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
Using 嗰隻嘢 effectively dehumanizes the subject by referring to them as a thing rather than a person. It is used exclusively to express strong annoyance, contempt, or hostility toward someone who is not present or is being ignored during a conversation. Avoid using this in any professional or polite setting as it is highly offensive.
Examples
That guy is causing trouble again, he is so annoying.
Why are you paying attention to that person? Don't talk to him.
Related words
Common phrases
that guy is crazy
don't bother with that person
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a neutral way to say he or she, but it is strictly derogatory. Using it to refer to a friend or a stranger in a neutral context will sound extremely rude or aggressive.
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Grammar guides
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