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Yalelaahp saap
Definition
Useless, incompetent, or rubbish.
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How it's used
Applying this term to people is a harsh insult that implies extreme incompetence or worthlessness. It is frequently used in gaming or sports contexts to mock someone who performs poorly. The intensity is often heightened by adding intensifiers like 咁 or 到爆.
Examples
Your work is so trash, how are you going to hand it in?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal noun for trash. When used as an adjective, it functions similarly to the English slang 'trash' and is considered quite offensive if directed at a person's character or ability.
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