o1 ke1痾茄疴茄
Jyutpingo1 ke1
Yaleō kē
Definition
To defecate; to take a dump.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
This term is a highly informal and somewhat crude way to refer to defecation. It is typically used among close friends or family members and should be avoided in polite or professional settings. Using it in public or with strangers can sound quite vulgar or offensive.
Examples
Why are you in the toilet for so long? Are you taking a dump?
My stomach hurts so much, I need to go take a dump right now.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a stomachache and need to defecate
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the word for eggplant, which is 茄子. While the characters share a visual similarity, the pronunciation and context are completely different.
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