kau1 neoi2 wong4媾女王
Jyutpingkau1 neoi2 wong4
Yalekāu néui wòhng
Definition
A pickup artist; an expert in picking up or chatting up women.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, implying someone is insincere or manipulative in their pursuit of romantic partners. It is almost exclusively used to describe men who are perceived as predatory or overly smooth in their approach to women. While it describes a skill set, it is never used as a compliment.
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go3個goExamples
He goes to Lan Kwai Fong all the time, he is such a player.
Don't trust that player, he is very fake when he talks.
Related words
Common phrases
a damn player
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply popular or successful in dating; it specifically implies a lack of genuine intent or a tendency to treat relationships as a game.
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