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Jyutpingjam1 mau4 gaa1
Yaleyām màuh gā
Definition
A conspirator, schemer, or machinator.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong negative connotation, implying someone who is manipulative and untrustworthy. It is often used to describe people in office politics or dramatic social situations who prefer to work in the shadows rather than confronting others directly.
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He is always pulling strings behind people's backs; he really is a schemer.
Don't listen to the nonsense that schemer is spouting.
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Common phrases
political conspirator
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe someone who is simply a good strategist or a clever planner in a positive sense, as it specifically implies malicious or deceptive intent.
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