si2 bo1屎波
Jyutpingsi2 bo1
Yalesí bō
Definition
To have terrible skills in playing ball games.
colloquialsportspeople
How it's used
This term is used exclusively to describe poor performance in sports involving a ball, such as soccer, basketball, or badminton. It carries a strong sense of mockery and is often used among friends to tease someone who consistently misses shots or makes basic errors. It is considered quite blunt and should be avoided in formal or professional settings.
Examples
Why do you always ask him to play? He is really terrible at ball games.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is generally incompetent at non-sporting tasks. It is strictly reserved for ball games and cannot be applied to other skills like cooking or driving.
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