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Jyutpingsik1 zung1 ngo6 gwai2
Yalesīk jūng ngoh gwái
Definition
A sex maniac or highly lecherous person.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong, derogatory tone and is used to label someone as predatory or obsessed with sexual gratification. It draws on the cultural concept of a hungry ghost, which is a spirit that can never be satisfied, to emphasize the insatiable nature of the person's behavior. It is much more aggressive than simply calling someone lecherous.
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He is always staring at girls, he is such a sex maniac.
Don't pay attention to that sex maniac, it's better to walk away.
Related words
Common phrases
a total sex maniac
Common mistake
Do not use this term lightly or in a playful way, as it is a serious insult that implies predatory behavior rather than just being a flirt.
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