hoi1 to1開拖开拖
Jyutpinghoi1 to1
Yalehōi tō
Definition
To start a fight or a heated argument.
- slangto start a physical fight
- slangto have a heated argument or dispute
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of physical confrontation or a very heated, public argument. It is almost exclusively used in informal settings to describe aggressive behavior. Using it in a professional or formal environment will sound overly aggressive or even childish.
Examples
The two of them are starting a fight in the street.
Why do you want to start a fight with someone for no reason?
Related words
Common phrases
to start a fight with someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 開火, which is more commonly used in a military context or to describe a sudden outburst of anger in a heated debate rather than a physical brawl.
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Grammar guides
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