jaa1 ziu1吔蕉
Jyutpingjaa1 ziu1
Yaleyā jīu
Definition
To eat a banana, perform fellatio, or express contempt and tell someone to get lost.
- to eat a banana
- vulgarto perform fellatio
- slangto get lost; to screw off; to go eat shit
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How it's used
This expression is a highly offensive and aggressive way to dismiss someone or reject a request. It functions similarly to telling someone to go away or get lost, but with a much stronger, vulgar undertone. Because of its sexual connotation, it is considered very rude and should be avoided in polite or professional settings.
Examples
He asked me for help, so I just told him to get lost.
Related words
Common phrases
Go screw yourself
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal reference to eating fruit, but it is almost exclusively used as an insult. Using it in a casual or friendly context will likely cause serious offense or conflict.
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Grammar guides
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