puk1 gaai1仆街

Jyutpingpuk1 gaai1

Yalepūk gāai

動詞Very common

Definition

To fall on the street; to drop dead; also used as a common profanity or curse.

to fall down on the street; to trip and fall
vulgarto drop dead; to die on the street
vulgardamned; bastard; jerk (used as a curse or an insult)

slangdaily actionsvulgar

How it's used

Originally describing a physical fall in the street, this term has evolved into a highly versatile and offensive expletive. When used as a verb, it retains the literal meaning of falling down, but it is frequently used as a noun or adjective to describe someone as a jerk or a scoundrel. Because of its strong vulgarity, it should be avoided in professional or formal settings entirely.

Examples

keoi5佢hang4行lou6路m4唔siu2小sam1心，caa1差di1啲puk1仆gaai1街aa3呀。

He was careless walking and almost fell over.

nei5你zou6做me1咩puk1仆gaai1街ze1啫，jau5有mou5冇si6事aa3呀？

Why did you fall down? Are you okay?

Common phrases

puk1仆gaai1街zai2仔

a jerk or bastard

Common mistake

Learners often mistake the literal meaning for the common usage as an insult. Using it to describe a friend falling down might be seen as aggressive or mocking depending on the tone, so it is best to avoid it unless you are very familiar with the person.