hau2 ngap1 ngap1口噏噏

Jyutpinghau2 ngap1 ngap1

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動詞

Definition

To keep talking, often incoherently, under one's breath, or to oneself.

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How it's used

Describes someone speaking in a way that is indistinct, repetitive, or nonsensical, often implying the speaker is not making any real sense or is just talking to themselves. It carries a slightly dismissive or annoyed tone, suggesting the listener has no interest in what is being said. It is frequently used to describe someone who complains incessantly without actually taking any action.

Examples

nei5你hai2喺dou6度hau2口ngap1噏ngap1噏gong2講mat1乜aa4呀？

What are you mumbling about?

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日hau2口ngap1噏ngap1噏，gan1根bun2本mou5冇jan4人teng1聽dak1得ming4明。

He is always burbling on, nobody can understand him at all.

Common phrases

hau2口ngap1噏ngap1噏dong1當bei3秘kap1笈

to talk nonsense as if it were profound wisdom

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 講嘢, which is the neutral verb for speaking. Using 口噏噏 implies the content is either unintelligible or unworthy of attention, so it can be rude if directed at someone you are supposed to be listening to respectfully.