lo4 dai2 gat1蘿底桔萝底桔

Jyutpinglo4 dai2 gat1

Yalelòh dái gāt

Definition

Leftover goods or people of inferior quality that no one wants, especially unmarried women.

colloquialpeoplefood

How it's used

Originally referring to the last, smallest, or bruised oranges left at the bottom of a basket after the best ones have been picked, this term carries a strong sense of being discarded or undesirable. While it can apply to physical objects like clearance items, using it to describe people is highly offensive and sexist. It implies that the person has been rejected by everyone else and is now only available as a last resort.

Examples

ni1呢di1啲fo3貨maai6賣m4唔ceot1出，bin3變saai3晒lo4蘿dai2底gat1桔laa3喇。

These goods didn't sell, they've all become leftovers.

nei5你m4唔hou2好dong1當jan4人dei6哋hai6係lo4蘿dai2底gat1桔aa4呀。

Don't treat others like they are unwanted goods.

Common phrases

bin3變zo2咗lo4蘿dai2底gat1桔

became unwanted leftovers

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to describe people in any social or professional setting, as it is derogatory and dehumanizing. It is strictly a negative label and will likely cause significant offense if directed at someone.