lok6 daap6落疊落叠
Jyutpinglok6 daap6
Yalelohk daahp
Definition
To agree to a deal, buy into something, or fall into a trap.
- slangto agree to a deal; to buy into something
- slangto fall into a trap; to take the bait
colloquialpeoplemoney
How it's used
Originating from the world of gambling and street scams, this term implies that someone has been successfully lured into a trap or a disadvantageous deal. It carries a sense of being gullible or easily manipulated by sweet talk. Use it when someone falls for a sales pitch or a dubious scheme.
Examples
You just agreed to it after he said two sentences?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple, fair agreement between equals. It specifically implies that the person who落疊 has been outsmarted or deceived.
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Grammar guides
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