nau1 baau3 baau3嬲爆爆
Jyutpingnau1 baau3 baau3
Yalenāu baau baau
Definition
Furious, enraged, or extremely angry.
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How it's used
This adjective captures a visible, outward display of anger rather than just an internal feeling. It is often paired with the particle 咁 to describe the manner in which someone is acting or speaking while angry. The reduplication of the character 爆 adds an emphatic intensity that makes the emotion feel more explosive and immediate.
Examples
He saw the customer complaining in a fit of rage.
Why are you so furious?
Related words
Common phrases
to speak in a furious manner
to storm off in a rage
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 嬲, which is a simple verb meaning to be angry. 嬲爆爆 is strictly an adjective used to describe a state or appearance, so it cannot be used as a direct action verb like 佢嬲我.
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