lou5 po4 naa2老婆乸
Jyutpinglou5 po4 naa2
Yalelóuh pòh ná
Definition
An impolite or disrespectful term for one's wife; old woman.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Carries a dismissive and slightly derogatory tone that implies the wife is nagging or unrefined. It is strictly for informal, often male-dominated social settings where speakers might belittle their partners for effect. Avoid using it in front of the person being referred to, as it is inherently disrespectful.
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He always talks about his wife as 'the old lady' in front of friends.
Why are you calling her 'the old lady'?
Related words
Common phrases
the old lady at home
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 老婆, which is the standard, neutral term for wife. Using 老婆乸 in a formal or polite context will likely cause significant offense.
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