siu3 dou3 tou5 cek3笑到肚刺
Jyutpingsiu3 dou3 tou5 cek3
Yalesiu dou tóuh chek
Definition
To laugh so hard that one's stomach hurts; hilarious.
colloquialemotionbody
How it's used
Focuses on the physical sensation of sharp abdominal pain caused by uncontrollable laughter. It is a vivid way to express that something is extremely funny, often implying that the laughter was so intense it became slightly uncomfortable. Unlike standard adjectives for funny, this phrase emphasizes the bodily reaction to humor.
Examples
The joke he told was truly hilarious.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is merely amusing or mildly funny. It is reserved for situations where you are genuinely struggling to stop laughing.
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Grammar guides
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