se4 wong4蛇王
Jyutpingse4 wong4
Yalesèh wòhng
Definition
To slack off, goof off, or sneak out during work hours.
- slangto slack off; to goof off; to be lazy during work
- slangto sneak out or do personal activities during work hours without permission
colloquialwork
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of disapproval and is specifically used in professional or school settings. It implies a deliberate act of avoiding responsibilities, such as hiding in the pantry or leaving the office early without permission. It is a very common piece of office slang that captures the frustration of colleagues who have to pick up the slack.
Examples
Why are you slacking off again? Be careful not to let the boss see you.
Related words
Common phrases
always slacking off
to slack off by hiding in the restroom
Common mistake
Do not mistake this for a literal reference to snakes or royalty. It is strictly a verb phrase for laziness and cannot be used to describe someone who is simply tired or slow at their job.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
