hoi2 daam2海膽海胆
Jyutpinghoi2 daam2
Yalehói dáam
Definition
Sea urchin, or as a slang metaphor, a very hairy armpit.
- sea urchin
- slanga very hairy armpit
colloquialfoodbody
How it's used
Beyond its literal meaning as a delicacy, the term is frequently used in casual banter to describe a person with very hairy armpits. It is a common visual metaphor in Hong Kong, often used to tease friends about their grooming habits.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Do you like eating sea urchin?
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