jam1 jam1 zeoi2 siu3陰陰嘴笑阴阴嘴笑

Jyutpingjam1 jam1 zeoi2 siu3

Yaleyām yām jéui siu

動詞

Definition

To suppress a smile, smirk, or chuckle to oneself.

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How it's used

This expression captures the specific physical act of keeping one's mouth mostly closed while smiling to hide amusement or mockery. It often implies a sense of secret satisfaction or a slightly mischievous attitude rather than genuine, open joy. It is frequently used to describe someone who is laughing at a private joke or a situation they find funny but do not want to reveal openly.

Examples

keoi5佢gin3見dou2到nei5你gam3咁joeng2樣，hai2喺dou6度jam1陰jam1陰zeoi2嘴siu3笑。

Seeing you like that, he is suppressing a smile.

nei5你zou6做me1咩jam1陰jam1陰zeoi2嘴siu3笑aa4呀？

Why are you smirking?

Common phrases

jam1陰jam1陰zeoi2嘴siu3笑zo2咗jat1一haa5下

smirked once

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with laughing out loud or giggling, as it specifically emphasizes the act of holding back or concealing the expression. It is not used for a broad, friendly grin.