paa1 gaai1趴街
Jyutpingpaa1 gaai1
Yalepā gāai
Definition
Euphemism for the swear word "puk6 gaai1", used to curse someone, meaning to fall dead on the street, go to hell, or screw you.
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How it's used
Originally a literal description of falling face down on the street, this term has evolved into a common, milder alternative to the vulgar profanity 仆街. It functions as an interjection to express intense frustration or as a derogatory label for someone considered despicable. While less offensive than the original, it remains aggressive and should be avoided in formal or polite settings.
Examples
That guy is a real bastard.
Related words
Common phrases
a face that looks like a bastard's
Common mistake
Do not use this word in a literal sense to describe someone falling down, as native speakers will almost exclusively interpret it as an insult or a curse. If you actually see someone trip and fall, use 跌親 instead.
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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.
