nei5 gam3 lan2 seoi1你咁撚衰
Jyutpingnei5 gam3 lan2 seoi1
Yalenéih gam lán sēui
Definition
You are such a jerk; you are such a prick.
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How it's used
This phrase is a highly offensive and aggressive way to express extreme frustration or anger towards someone's behavior. The inclusion of the profanity 撚 intensifies the insult significantly, elevating it far beyond a simple criticism. It is strictly reserved for close friends or intense confrontations where social decorum has been completely abandoned.
Examples
You're such a jerk, you really make me so mad.
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Common mistake
Do not use this in any professional, formal, or casual social setting with strangers, as it is considered vulgar and can easily lead to physical altercations. It is not a playful insult and will be perceived as a direct, hostile attack.
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Grammar guides
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