gwaa1 zik6瓜直

Jyutpinggwaa1 zik6

Yalegwā jihk

動詞

Definition

To die, pass away, be doomed, or suffer a major loss.

slangto die or pass away
slangto be doomed; to be finished
slangto suffer a major loss of capital

slangpeopleslang

How it's used

Originating from the image of a dead animal lying stiff, this term is a blunt and slightly humorous way to describe someone facing a disastrous outcome. It is far more informal than death-related euphemisms and carries a sense of finality or inevitable failure. While it can mean death, it is frequently used in casual conversation to describe being in deep trouble or losing everything in a gamble or investment.

Examples

keoi5佢gam1今ci3次syu1輸gam3咁do1多cin2錢，zan1真hai6係gwaa1瓜zik6直laa1喇。

He lost so much money this time, he is definitely doomed.

nei5你zoi3再m4唔gaau1交gung1功fo3課，lou5老si1師sat6實wan2搵nei5你gwaa1瓜zik6直。

If you don't hand in your homework, the teacher will surely make you suffer.

Common phrases

syu1輸dou3到gwaa1瓜zik6直

to lose everything

Common mistake

Do not use this term in formal or respectful contexts, such as when discussing the passing of an elder or a colleague, as it is highly disrespectful and flippant.