mei5 luk6美祿美禄
Jyutpingmei5 luk6
Yaleméih luhk
Definition
Milo; a chocolate malt beverage.
colloquialdrink
How it's used
Milo is a cultural staple in Hong Kong tea restaurants and households, often served as a comforting beverage for children and adults alike. It is frequently ordered as a cold drink with extra powder sprinkled on top, a style known as Milo Dinosaur in Southeast Asia but simply referred to as a cold Milo in local cafes.
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bui1杯būiExamples
I want to drink a cup of hot Milo.
Do you still have any Milo powder at home?
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