gwaat3 zung1刮鐘刮钟
Jyutpinggwaat3 zung1
Yalegwaat jūng
Definition
To hard sell the services of a prostitute.
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How it's used
This term is specifically associated with the aggressive solicitation of sex workers in public spaces. It carries a strong negative connotation and is often used to describe the nuisance caused by such individuals to passersby. It is rarely used in polite company and is strictly limited to informal, often derogatory, discussions about street-level vice.
Examples
That guy is out on the street hard-selling prostitution services, it's so annoying.
Why are you soliciting here? Hurry up and leave.
Related words
Common phrases
soliciting on the street
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of clock or time, as it is purely slang for solicitation. Using this term in a casual or professional setting will be perceived as highly offensive or inappropriate.
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