ngoi6 gwaa3外掛外挂

Jyutpingngoi6 gwaa3

Yalengoih gwa

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Plug-in; an add-on program to increase functionality, now most commonly referring to a video game cheat or mod.

technicalplug-in; add-on utility
slangvideo game cheat; hacking tool

colloquialtechnology

How it's used

Originally referring to software add-ons, the term has been almost entirely co-opted by gaming culture to mean cheating software. When used in a professional software context, it is understood as a plugin, but in casual conversation, listeners will almost always assume you are talking about game hacks.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢waan2玩jau4遊hei3戲hoi1開ngoi6外gwaa3掛bei2俾jan4人fung1封zo2咗hou6號。

He got his account banned for using cheats in the game.

ni1呢go3個ngoi6外gwaa3掛cing4程sik1式jau5有mou5冇beng6病duk6毒㗎？

Does this plugin have any viruses?

Common phrases

hoi1開ngoi6外gwaa3掛

to use cheats

ngoi6外gwaa3掛cing4程sik1式

plugin software

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage which can sometimes refer to a metaphorical 'cheat code' or 'unfair advantage' in life, such as having a wealthy background. While Cantonese speakers understand this figurative meaning, it is less common than the literal software hacking sense.