juk6 maa4肉麻
Jyutpingjuk6 maa4
Yaleyuhk màh
Definition
Cringey or sickly sweet; causing embarrassment or discomfort due to overly sentimental or affectionate words and behavior.
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How it's used
Describes the visceral reaction of cringing at excessive displays of affection or overly sentimental language. It is frequently used to tease friends about their romantic behavior or to mock overly dramatic dialogue in television dramas. The term implies that the sentiment is so intense that it feels physically uncomfortable to witness.
Examples
The way those two talk to each other is so nauseating.
Related words
Common phrases
to mistake sickening behavior for being funny
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical nausea from illness, as it is strictly used for social or emotional discomfort caused by cringey behavior.
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