ngau6 zai2吽仔
Jyutpingngau6 zai2
Yalengauh jái
Definition
An idiot, fool, or dumb-ass.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
Carries a slightly more playful or exasperated tone than the harsher 傻仔. It often describes someone who is acting dazed, clueless, or slow to react rather than someone who is inherently unintelligent. You will frequently hear it used among friends to tease someone who has just done something clumsy or absent-minded.
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Why are you staring at me like a dumb-ass?
He acts like such a total idiot, it's so frustrating.
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Common phrases
acting like a complete idiot
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal settings or with people you do not know well, as it can easily be perceived as an insult or condescending. It is strictly for casual, peer-to-peer interaction.
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Grammar guides
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