haak3 dou3 biu1 si2嚇到標屎吓到标屎
Jyutpinghaak3 dou3 biu1 si2
Yalehaak dou bīu sí
Definition
To be extremely terrified; to be scared shitless.
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How it's used
This expression is a hyperbolic way to describe extreme fear or shock. It functions as a vivid, vulgar intensifier rather than a literal description of bodily functions. It is best reserved for casual settings among close friends who appreciate colorful, slightly crude language.
Examples
He suddenly screamed and scared the hell out of me!
Related words
Common phrases
really scared the hell out of me
Common mistake
Avoid using this in professional, formal, or polite social contexts, as the mention of bodily waste makes it highly inappropriate for polite company.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
