gon1 si4 gan2 jyut6乾時緊月干时紧月

Jyutpinggon1 si4 gan2 jyut6

Yalegōn sìh gán yuht

Definition

Straitened, tight, or difficult times; a period when one is short of money or facing hard circumstances.

colloquialemotion

How it's used

This term is a phonetic adaptation of the English word "constipated" used metaphorically to describe someone who is tense, anxious, or "tight" under pressure. It is highly colloquial and carries a humorous, slightly irreverent tone that you would not find in formal writing. It is most commonly used among friends or peers to tease someone who is visibly stressed.

Examples

nei5你zou6做me1咩gam3咁gon1乾si4時gan2緊jyut6月aa4呀？

Why are you so nervous?

gin3見gung1工go2嗰zan6陣ngo5我hou2好gon1乾si4時gan2緊jyut6月。

I was very nervous during the job interview.

Common phrases

hou2好gon1乾si4時gan2緊jyut6月

very nervous

Common mistake

Do not use this in professional or formal settings, as the literal association with "constipation" makes it sound quite crude or silly. Stick to standard terms like 緊張 if you need to express anxiety in a serious context.