sau1 zou1 lou2收租佬
Jyutpingsau1 zou1 lou2
Yalesāu jōu lóu
Definition
A rent collector; a protection money or bribe collector.
- a rent collector
- slanga protection money collector or bribery collector
colloquialpeoplemoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to a landlord or an agent who collects rent in person, often implying a persistent or demanding attitude. It is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who acts bossy or entitled, similar to how one might perceive a landlord demanding payment. The term carries a slightly negative or weary connotation because of the association with the pressure of paying rent.
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That rent collector is here to chase for rent again.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a professional property manager, as the term specifically highlights the act of collecting money and often carries a sense of annoyance or social distance.
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