so4 gai1傻雞傻鸡
Jyutpingso4 gai1
Yalesòh gāi
Definition
Stupid, silly, or dumb female.
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How it's used
Carries a lighthearted, often affectionate tone when used between friends to describe someone acting ditzy or naive. It is specifically gendered and typically applied to women or girls. Unlike harsher insults, it implies a harmless, clumsy, or scatterbrained quality rather than genuine malice or low intelligence.
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Avoid using this to describe someone you do not know well, as it can be perceived as patronizing or sexist depending on the context and tone of voice.
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