se4 dau6蛇竇蛇窦

Jyutpingse4 dau6

Yalesèh dauh

Definition

A place to slack off at work; literally a snake nest.

colloquialworkplaces

How it's used

The term relies on the verb 蛇, which means to shirk duties or slack off at work. It implies a physical location, often hidden or out of sight, where an employee can escape supervision. While it carries a playful tone, it is strictly used in a work context to describe someone avoiding their responsibilities.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日nei1匿喺hai2個go3蛇se4竇dau3度dou6偷tau1懶。

He is always hiding in his secret spot to slack off.

Common phrases

wan2搵se4蛇dau3竇

to look for a place to slack off

nei1匿maai4埋se4蛇dau3竇

to hide away in a secret spot to slack off

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with a literal nest for snakes, as the context will almost always be about office or work culture. It is not used to describe a place for actual relaxation like a lounge or a cafe, but specifically a place used for unauthorized breaks.