naai5 haai4 dai2奶鞋底

Jyutpingnaai5 haai4 dai2

Yalenáaih hàaih dái

Definition

To try to flatter or suck up to someone, only to end up being humiliated or failing miserably.

colloquialpeopleslang

How it's used

This phrase carries a strong sense of contempt for someone who is desperate for approval or status. It implies that the person is debasing themselves by figuratively licking the soles of someone else's shoes. It is significantly more aggressive and insulting than simply calling someone a sycophant or a bootlicker.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日naai5奶haai4鞋dai2底，dim2點zi1知jan4人dei6哋gan1根bun2本m4唔lei5理keoi5佢。

He is always sucking up to people, but they do not care about him at all.

nei5你sai2使mat1乜naai5奶haai4鞋dai2底aa4呀？zou6做faan1返zi6自gei2己mai1咪dak1得lo3囉。

Why do you need to suck up to them? Just be yourself.

Common phrases

naai5奶haai4鞋dai2底naai5奶dou3到ceot1出saai3晒min6面

to be blatantly obvious about sucking up to someone

Common mistake

Do not use this term in professional or formal settings, as it is highly offensive and can easily lead to serious conflict. It is strictly reserved for venting frustration about someone's behavior among close friends.