maa4 lan2 gau1 faan4麻撚鳩煩麻撚鸠烦
Jyutpingmaa4 lan2 gau1 faan4
Yalemàh lán gāu fàahn
Definition
Extremely annoying, troublesome, or an absolute pain in the ass.
slangemotionvulgar
How it's used
This is an extremely vulgar intensifier that combines three separate profanities into one single adjective. It functions as a highly aggressive way to describe something as tedious or annoying, far exceeding the intensity of simply saying 麻煩. Using this term signals extreme frustration or anger and is strictly reserved for close friends or situations where you intend to be confrontational.
Examples
This document is a real pain in the ass.
Related words
Common phrases
really a pain in the ass
Common mistake
Do not use this in any professional, public, or formal setting, as it is highly offensive and considered vulgar language. It is not merely a strong word but a combination of multiple swear words that can easily escalate a conflict.
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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.
