siu3 dou3 luk1 dei2笑到碌地
Jyutpingsiu3 dou3 luk1 dei2
Yalesiu dou lūk déi
Definition
Extremely hilarious; literally to roll on the floor laughing.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
This expression vividly describes a reaction to something so funny that one loses control and ends up rolling on the floor. It is primarily used in informal, social settings to emphasize extreme amusement. While it functions as a verb phrase, it is often used as a predicate to describe the intensity of a reaction.
Examples
The joke he told was truly hilarious.
Related words
Common phrases
truly hilarious
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in formal or professional settings, as it is highly colloquial and implies a loss of composure. It is also not meant to be taken literally; you do not actually need to be on the floor to use it.
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