mau1 taap3踎塔
Jyutpingmau1 taap3
Yalemāu taap
Definition
To squat on the toilet and poop; to use the toilet.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Combines the action of squatting or sitting with the object itself, creating a very direct and informal way to describe the act of using the toilet. It is mostly used among friends or family and carries a slightly humorous or blunt tone compared to more neutral expressions like 屙屎. The term specifically evokes the image of being in a stall or bathroom cubicle.
Examples
I have a stomach ache, I need to go poop.
How long have you been in there pooping?
Related words
Common phrases
to spend a long time in the toilet
Common mistake
Avoid using this in professional or formal settings, as it is considered quite crude and graphic. It is strictly for casual conversation among people you are comfortable with.
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Grammar guides
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