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Jyutpingkap6
Yalekahp
Definition
To bite swiftly with a wide-open mouth.
colloquialdaily actionsfood
How it's used
Focuses on the suddenness and the size of the bite, often implying a greedy or hurried action. It is distinct from the general verb 咬, which is neutral and can describe any kind of biting, including gentle or small ones. You will often hear it used when someone is eating something with great enthusiasm or when an accident happens during a meal.
Examples
He took a big bite and swallowed the whole apple.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for gentle biting or nibbling, as it specifically conveys a forceful, wide-mouthed action. It is also rarely used in formal writing, as it is a highly descriptive colloquial verb.
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