maa5 lau4 ji1馬騮衣马骝衣

Jyutpingmaa5 lau4 ji1

Yalemáh làuh yī

Definition

An aesthetically unpleasant work uniform.

slangclothingwork

How it's used

This term is a derogatory slang used to mock uniforms that look ridiculous, ill-fitting, or outdated. It implies that the wearer looks like a circus monkey, emphasizing the lack of professionalism or style in the design. It is strictly informal and should be avoided in front of colleagues or supervisors.

Measure word

gin2件gín

Examples

le1呢tou3套maa5馬lau4騮ji3衣zan1真hai6係hou2好naan4難tai2睇aa4呀。

This uniform is really ugly.

nei5你zou6做me1咩jiu3要zoek3著zyu6住tou3套maa5馬lau4騮ji3衣faan1返gung1工？

Why do you have to wear that hideous uniform to work?

Common phrases

zoek3著maa5馬lau1騮ji1衣

to wear an ugly uniform

Common mistake

Do not use this term to describe any uniform you dislike; it specifically targets uniforms that make the wearer look silly or comical. Using it for a professional but plain uniform might be seen as overly harsh or confusing.