lo4 dai2 caang2蘿底橙萝底橙
Jyutpinglo4 dai2 caang2
Yalelòh dái cháang
Definition
Leftover goods of inferior quality that nobody wants, often used as a derogatory term for unmarried older women.
- leftover goods of inferior quality that nobody wants
- slangan unmarried older woman; leftover woman
colloquialpeoplefood
How it's used
Originating from the practice of picking the best fruit from the top of a basket, this term refers to the poor quality items left at the bottom. While it can describe unsold inventory, applying it to people is highly offensive and objectifying. Using it to describe a person implies they have been rejected by others and are of low value.
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She always says she is a leftover, and no one wants her.
There are so many goods left over from this batch, they are basically just junk.
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Common phrases
to be reduced to being a leftover
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe people in any serious or polite conversation, as it is deeply insulting and sexist when directed at women. It is not a neutral way to describe someone who is single.
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