haam3 baau1喊包
Jyutpinghaam3 baau1
Yalehaam bāau
Definition
Crybaby; a person who cries easily and frequently.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This term is frequently used in a teasing or affectionate way rather than as a harsh insult. It is most commonly applied to children, but adults can also be teased with it if they show sensitivity or get emotional easily. The suffix 包 often appears in Cantonese to describe someone characterized by a specific trait, similar to how it is used in 食包 or 懶瞓包.
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Why are you crying again? You really are such a crybaby.
I used to cry a lot when I was small, and people always called me a crybaby.
Related words
Common phrases
a big crybaby
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is genuinely grieving or in deep distress, as it trivializes their feelings and can be seen as insensitive or rude.
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Grammar guides
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