nei5 lou5 baan2你老闆你老板
Jyutpingnei5 lou5 baan2
Yalenéih lóuh báan
Definition
Your boss; also used as a euphemism to curse someone's mother.
- your boss
- slanga euphemism for cursing someone's mother
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How it's used
Functioning as a common minced oath, this phrase serves as a socially acceptable way to express intense frustration or anger without uttering the full profanity. It mimics the sound and structure of the offensive phrase you mention, allowing the speaker to vent while maintaining a thin veil of politeness. It is frequently used as an interjection at the start of a sentence to set a tone of annoyance.
Examples
Damn it, why did you break my machine?
Related words
Common phrases
Damn, this is so infuriating
Common mistake
Do not use this in professional or formal settings, as even though it is a euphemism, the intent behind it is still clearly aggressive and offensive. It is strictly for venting among close friends or peers who understand the context.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
