ngong6 geoi1 lou2戇居佬戆居佬

Jyutpingngong6 geoi1 lou2

Yalengohng gēui lóu

Definition

A foolish, silly, or stupid man.

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How it's used

Carries a strong sense of mockery and belittlement, often implying that the person is not just foolish but also socially awkward or naive. While it is frequently used among friends as a playful insult, it can become quite offensive if directed at a stranger or someone in a professional setting. The term specifically targets men, as the suffix 佬 denotes a male individual.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個ngong6戇geoi1居lou2佬jau6又zou6做co3錯je5嘢laa3喇。

That goofy guy messed up again.

nei5你zou6做mat1乜ceng2請go3個ngong6戇geoi1居lou2佬faan1返lai4嚟zou6做je5嘢aa4呀？

Why did you hire that idiot to work here?

Common phrases

sing4成go3個ngong6戇geoi1居lou2佬gam3咁

acting like a total idiot

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to describe someone who is simply making a mistake, as it attacks the person's character rather than their actions. It is not a gender-neutral term and should not be used for women.