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Definition
Teeth that have been stained by cigarette smoke.
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How it's used
This term is a blunt, descriptive label used to mock or point out the physical consequence of heavy smoking. It carries a strong negative connotation and is rarely used in polite company or when speaking directly to the person concerned. The word specifically targets the yellowish-brown discoloration caused by nicotine and tar buildup.
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He has a whole set of smoke-stained teeth, it looks disgusting when he smiles.
You smoke so much, no wonder you have smoke-stained teeth.
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Common phrases
a full set of smoke-stained teeth
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe teeth that are simply yellow due to poor hygiene or aging, as it specifically implies the cause is smoking. It is an insult rather than a neutral dental description.
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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.
