haam4 seoi2 daai6 ngok6鹹水大鱷咸水大鳄
Jyutpinghaam4 seoi2 daai6 ngok6
Yalehàahm séui daaih ngohk
Definition
A foreign swindler or financial predator.
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How it's used
This term specifically targets foreigners who engage in fraudulent activities, blending the slang for foreign origin with the metaphor of a predatory crocodile. It carries a strong derogatory tone and is used to warn others about untrustworthy individuals from abroad. It is strictly informal and should be avoided in professional or polite settings.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
He is always swindling people; he is truly a foreign crook.
Watch out for that foreign swindler, he specializes in scamming people out of their money.
Related words
Common phrases
beware of foreign swindlers
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe any foreigner, as it specifically implies criminal or predatory behavior. Using it casually to refer to someone simply because they are foreign is highly offensive and xenophobic.
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