maa4 lat1 mui6麻甩妹
Jyutpingmaa4 lat1 mui6
Yalemàh lāt muih
Definition
An informal term for a young woman who acts like a middle-aged man.
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How it's used
This term carries a playful, slightly teasing tone used to describe a girl who lacks feminine refinement or behaves in a boisterous, unpretentious way similar to a middle aged man. It is not necessarily an insult but rather a commentary on a relaxed or unladylike demeanor. The term is derived from 麻甩佬, which refers to middle aged men who are often perceived as rough around the edges.
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She swears all the time, she really is a tomboyish girl.
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Common phrases
just like a tomboyish girl
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English word tomboy, as 麻甩妹 specifically evokes the imagery of a middle aged man's mannerisms rather than just a girl who prefers masculine clothing or sports.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
