soek3 paat6 paat6削坺坺
Jyutpingsoek3 paat6 paat6
Yaleseuk paaht paaht
Definition
Watery and mushy with soft lumps, usually describing food or mud.
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How it's used
Describes a specific, undesirable texture where a substance should be smooth or thick but instead has uneven, soggy clumps floating in liquid. It is most commonly applied to starches like congee, flour batters, or sauces that have failed to emulsify properly. The sound of the phrase itself mimics the squelchy, unappealing consistency of the food.
Examples
This bowl of congee is cooked until it's watery with lumps, it tastes terrible.
Related words
Common phrases
mixed until watery with lumps
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe food that is simply thin or runny, as it specifically implies a failure in texture where lumps have formed that should not be there.
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