hak1 hek3 hak1黑吃黑
Jyutpinghak1 hek3 hak1
Yalehāk hek hāk
Definition
A struggle among different crime groups; dog eat dog.
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How it's used
Originating from underworld slang, this term describes a scenario where one criminal group double-crosses or attacks another for profit or territory. It is frequently used in news reports or crime dramas to describe internal conflict within gangs. While it carries a strong sense of illicit activity, it is sometimes used metaphorically to describe any situation where two dishonest parties turn on each other.
Examples
This case is clearly a case of criminals fighting among themselves.
Do you think they are fighting among themselves?
Related words
Common phrases
suspected criminal infighting
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simple competition between legitimate businesses, as it specifically implies criminal or unethical behavior.
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