kaa1 kuk1 saam1卡曲衫
Jyutpingkaa1 kuk1 saam1
Yalekā kūk sāam
Definition
A car coat.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Derived from the English term car coat, this word refers specifically to a mid length jacket originally designed for driving. It is a classic fashion term that has persisted in Hong Kong Cantonese even as modern outerwear styles have evolved. You will mostly hear it used by older generations or in traditional tailoring contexts.
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