lou5 mou5 gai1老母雞老母鸡
Jyutpinglou5 mou5 gai1
Yalelóuh móuh gāi
Definition
An insulting term for an older woman; an old bag or old bitch.
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How it's used
This term is highly derogatory and serves as a gendered insult directed at older women. It carries a strong connotation of someone being annoying, meddlesome, or unpleasant. Using it will almost certainly cause offense and escalate conflict immediately.
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zek3隻jekExamples
That old bag is scolding people again.
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Common phrases
damn old bag
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal term for an elderly hen, which is also written as 老母雞. The context of the sentence will usually make it clear whether you are talking about poultry or insulting a person, but it is best to avoid the term entirely in polite company.
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