laan2 ok3 je1讕惡爺谰恶爷

Jyutpinglaan2 ok3 je1

Yaleláan ok yē

Definition

To act bossy, domineering, and conceited.

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How it's used

This term describes someone who acts like a bully or a self-important person, often implying they are throwing their weight around without actual authority. It carries a strong sense of disapproval and is used to call out behavior that is unnecessarily aggressive or condescending. It is particularly effective when describing someone who acts like a big shot in a social setting where they have no real power.

Examples

keoi5佢ping4平si4時hou2好laan2讕ok3惡je1爺，mou5冇jan4人zung1鍾ji3意tung4同keoi5佢wun6玩。

He is usually very conceited and domineering, nobody likes to hang out with him.

nei5你m4唔hou2好gam3咁laan2讕ok3惡je1爺laa1啦，daai6大gaa1家hai6係pang4朋jau5友lai2嚟㗎。

Don't be so bossy and arrogant, we are all friends here.

Common phrases

hou2好laan2讕ok3惡je1爺

very conceited and domineering

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general arrogance, but it specifically implies a performative, bossy, or intimidating attitude. It is not used to describe someone who is simply confident or successful.