maai6 juk6賣肉卖肉
Jyutpingmaai6 juk6
Yalemaaih yuhk
Definition
To show cleavage or skin for money or publicity, or to engage in sex work.
- figurativeto show cleavage or expose parts of one's body for money or publicity
- to engage in sex work; to sell sex for money
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
This term carries a strong derogatory connotation and is used to criticize someone for being overly sexual or exploitative of their own body for attention. It is rarely used in a literal sense regarding a butcher shop, where terms like 賣豬肉 or 賣牛肉 are used instead. The focus is on the commodification of one's physical appearance for gain.
Examples
She sells her body online all the time just to get famous.
Do you really think selling your body is that easy to make money from?
Related words
Common phrases
to sell one's body for fame or status
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a butcher or someone selling actual meat, as it will be interpreted as a crude insult implying the person is a sex worker.
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