sei2 lou5 je5死老嘢
Jyutpingsei2 lou5 je5
Yaleséi lóuh yéh
Definition
An offensive term of address or reference for an elderly person; old bastard; old bugger.
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How it's used
This term is highly derogatory and carries a strong sense of hostility or extreme annoyance. It is used exclusively to insult older men and should be avoided in polite company as it is considered abusive language. Using this term can easily escalate a verbal disagreement into a physical confrontation.
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That old bastard is always in the way.
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Common phrases
get lost you old bastard
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slightly less aggressive term 老嘢, which can sometimes be used jokingly among close friends of similar age. Adding 死 to the front removes any possibility of a friendly or neutral interpretation.
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Grammar guides
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