jyun1 joeng1 mat6鴛鴦襪鸳鸯袜
Jyutpingjyun1 joeng1 mat6
Yaleyūn yēung maht
Definition
Mismatched socks.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
This term is used to describe the specific fashion faux pas or accidental situation of wearing two different socks. It draws a humorous parallel to the famous Hong Kong drink 鴛鴦, which is a mixture of coffee and milk tea. Using this term often implies a lighthearted or teasing tone rather than a serious critique of someone's appearance.
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deoi3對deuiExamples
Why are you wearing mismatched socks out?
I was in a rush today and accidentally wore mismatched socks.
Related words
Common phrases
to wear mismatched socks
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the drink 鴛鴦. While the literal meaning is a pair of mandarin ducks, in a clothing context it strictly refers to mismatched items, not a specific style of footwear.
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Grammar guides
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