laap6 saap3 cung4垃圾蟲垃圾虫

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名詞

Definition

Litterbug; a person who drops rubbish in inappropriate places.

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How it's used

Originally, this term was popularized by a government anti-littering campaign featuring a mascot with a green, insect-like appearance. While it carries a literal meaning of someone who litters, it is often used as a mild, slightly childish insult to call out someone's lack of civic responsibility. It is more common to hear this used in casual scolding or when pointing out someone's bad behavior in public spaces.

Measure word

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Examples

nei5你zou6做me1咩lyun6亂dam2抌je5嘢，zan1真hai6係laap6垃saap3圾cung4蟲lai2嚟㗎gaa2喎。

Why are you littering? You really are a litterbug.

go2嗰bin1邊gam3咁do1多laap6垃saap3圾，jat1一ding6定hai6係jau5有laap6垃saap3圾cung4蟲ging1經gwo3過。

There is so much trash over there, a litterbug must have passed by.

Common phrases

zing3正jat1一laap6垃saap3圾cung4蟲

a total litterbug

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone who is generally messy or unhygienic in their own home, as it specifically refers to the act of littering in public areas. It is not a general term for a dirty person.