gou1 dau3 maau1高竇貓高窦猫
Jyutpinggou1 dau3 maau1
Yalegōu dau māau
Definition
A snob; an arrogant or aloof person.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who acts aloof, stuck-up, or hard to please, much like a cat that ignores its owner. It is often used to tease friends who are being overly selective or acting superior in social situations. The term carries a slightly playful or mocking tone rather than being a harsh insult.
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zek3隻jekExamples
She acts like a snob most of the time and doesn't pay much attention to people.
Related words
Common phrases
to act snobbish
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply shy or quiet. It specifically implies an attitude of superiority or cold indifference that makes the person seem unapproachable.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
