gu4 gu2 seng1咕咕聲咕咕声
Jyutpinggu4 gu2 seng1
Yalegùh gú sēng
Definition
The rumbling sound of an empty stomach; used to describe being extremely hungry.
colloquialbodyfood
How it's used
This expression is an onomatopoeia that vividly captures the sound of a hungry stomach. It is almost exclusively used in casual settings among friends or family. While it describes the physical sound, it is also frequently used as a humorous way to signal that someone is starving.
Examples
My stomach is rumbling, let's go find something to eat quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
stomach rumbling
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe other types of rumbling sounds, such as those from a car engine or thunder. It is specifically reserved for the biological sound of a hungry stomach.
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