gwaai3 suk1 suk1怪叔叔

Jyutpinggwaai3 suk1 suk1

Yalegwaai sūk sūk

名詞

Definition

A middle-aged man with strange behavior or appearance, especially one with ulterior motives toward children.

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How it's used

Used primarily as a warning to children, this term serves as a social label for men who exhibit predatory or unsettling behavior in public spaces. It carries a strong connotation of distrust and is often used by parents to teach children about stranger danger. The term is highly subjective and relies on the speaker's perception of someone's demeanor or appearance.

Measure word

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Examples

gin3見dou2到gwaai3怪suk1叔suk1叔haang4行maai4埋lai4嚟，nei5你gei3記dak1得jiu3要zik1即hak1刻zau2走hoi1開aa4呀。

If you see a creepy man coming towards you, remember to walk away immediately.

go2嗰go3個gwaai3怪suk1叔suk1叔seng4成jat6日喺hai2公gung1園jyun2望mong6住zyu6啲di1細sai3路，lou6好hou2似ci5好hou2有jau5問man6題tai4咁。

That creepy man is always staring at the kids in the park, it seems really suspicious.

Common phrases

siu2小sam1心gwaai3怪suk1叔suk1叔

watch out for creepy men

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe any middle-aged man who simply looks eccentric or wears unusual clothing, as the term specifically implies a potential threat or predatory intent. Using it too lightly can be seen as offensive or ageist.