jat1 luk1 gau1一碌鳩一碌鸠
Jyutpingjat1 luk1 gau1
Yaleyāt lūk gāu
Definition
A vulgar term for a penis; a dick.
slangvulgarpeople
How it's used
Used primarily as a derogatory insult to describe someone who is acting foolish, useless, or standing around aimlessly. While it literally refers to the male anatomy, its most common function is to belittle a person's intelligence or behavior rather than to discuss the body part itself. It carries a strong, aggressive tone and should be avoided in any professional or polite setting.
Examples
Why are you standing there like a dick?
Related words
Common phrases
standing around like a dick
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe the actual body part in a neutral or clinical context, as it is strictly a vulgar insult. Using it to refer to a person is highly offensive and can easily lead to physical confrontation.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
