gui6 naai4 naai4攰奶奶
Jyutpinggui6 naai4 naai4
Yaleguih nàaih nàaih
Definition
Exhausted; extremely tired.
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How it's used
This is a playful, emphatic way to describe extreme fatigue that goes beyond the standard 攰. It carries a slightly cute or exaggerated tone, often used when someone is physically drained after a long day or intense activity. It is not used in formal writing and is best reserved for casual conversation with friends or family.
Examples
After finishing this job, I am truly exhausted.
Related words
Common phrases
exhausted to this extent
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of 奶奶, which means grandmother. The suffix 奶奶 here acts as an intensifier for the adjective 攰, similar to how other reduplicated or rhyming slang functions in Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
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