mik6 sik6覓食觅食
Jyutpingmik6 sik6
Yalemihk sihk
Definition
To look for food or forage, or figuratively to hunt for casual sexual partners.
- of animals, to look for food; to forage
- slangto hunt for casual sexual partners or a one-night stand
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
Originally a biological term for animals searching for sustenance, the word has evolved into a common slang term for people scouting for casual sexual partners. It carries a predatory nuance, implying that the person is actively on the prowl rather than looking for a serious relationship. When used in a social context, it is often said with a playful or teasing tone.
Examples
These birds fly out every day to forage for food.
Related words
Common phrases
go out to forage or hunt for partners
hunting for partners at night
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe going out for a nice dinner with friends or family, as it implies a sexual or romantic motive. For simply going out to eat, use 揾食 instead.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
