gwai2 saat3 gam3 cou4鬼殺咁嘈鬼杀咁嘈

Jyutpinggwai2 saat3 gam3 cou4

Yalegwái saat gam chòuh

動詞

Definition

To make a loud noise, scream, or complain bitterly and vocally.

to make a great din; to shout or scream loudly
to complain, protest, or express dissatisfaction loudly

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How it's used

This expression is used to describe an extremely annoying or piercing level of noise that feels disruptive or chaotic. It is often used to criticize people who are shouting, arguing, or playing music at an unreasonable volume. The imagery of a ghost being killed emphasizes the sheer intensity and unpleasantness of the sound.

Examples

nei5你dei6哋hai2喺dou6度gwai2鬼saat3殺gam3咁cou4嘈，gaau2搞dou3到ngo5我fan3瞓m4唔dou3到aa4呀。

You guys are making such a racket that I can't sleep.

zou6做me1咩hai2喺dou6度gwai2鬼saat3殺gam3咁cou4嘈？faat3發sang1生me1咩si6事aa4呀？

Why are you making such a huge noise? What happened?

Common phrases

cou4嘈dou3到gwai2鬼saat3殺gam3咁

noisy as hell

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a pleasant or musical sound, as it specifically implies a disturbance or an irritating clamor. It is strictly for negative contexts where the noise level is considered excessive.