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Definition
Someone who is an expert at making money through dishonest, unfair, or predatory means.
colloquialmoneypeople
How it's used
Focuses on the predatory nature of someone who exploits others for financial gain, often implying a lack of ethics or excessive greed. It is frequently used to label businesses or individuals that charge exorbitant prices for low-quality goods or services. The term carries a strong sense of indignation and warning to others.
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That shop is a total rip-off, they charge so much.
Related words
Common phrases
notorious scammer
a total rip-off artist
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being a successful business person or a rich person. It specifically implies that the money was obtained through deceit, overcharging, or unfair practices.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
