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Definition
A feeling of loyalty to underworld culture, or a romance with a triad member.
- A yearning, affinity, or feeling of loyalty to underworld culture
- A romantic relationship with a person affiliated with the triads
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How it's used
This term carries a romanticized, cinematic quality that rarely reflects the harsh reality of actual criminal life. It is frequently used to describe the specific brand of brotherhood and moral code portrayed in classic Hong Kong triad films. People often use it to mock someone who acts like a tough guy because they have watched too many movies.
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He watched too many movies when he was young and yearns for that underworld loyalty.
Do you think this is underworld loyalty? It is just a relationship based on profit.
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Common phrases
to talk about underworld loyalty
full of underworld sentiment
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with actual friendship or loyalty between normal people. Using it to describe a genuine, healthy relationship can sound ironic or imply that the people involved are acting like gangsters.
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