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Jyutpingje5 fo2
Yaleyéh fó
Definition
Seductive and sexy, or highly controversial and provocative.
- sexy; seductive; hot (describing a woman's body shape)
- provocative; controversial; likely to cause conflict (of speech or actions)
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe a woman's figure as provocative or sexually appealing, but it frequently extends to speech or actions that are bound to trigger intense public debate or anger. It carries a sense of danger, implying that the person or topic is like a spark that could easily ignite a fire of controversy. When used for people, it focuses specifically on physical allure rather than personality.
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Do not use this to describe a person's personality or general attractiveness, as it is strictly reserved for physical sex appeal or highly inflammatory situations. Using it to describe a person's character might be confusing or sound like you are calling them a troublemaker.
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