sou3 baa2 tau4掃把頭扫把头
Jyutpingsou3 baa2 tau4
Yalesou bá tàuh
Definition
A broom head, or used to describe a hairstyle or messy hair that resembles a broom.
- broom head
- slangmessy, unruly hair, or a hairstyle that resembles a broom
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How it's used
Used primarily as a derogatory or teasing remark about someone's hairstyle when it is stiff, spiky, or unkempt. It carries a strong visual connotation of a traditional straw broom, implying the hair lacks proper grooming or product control. While it can describe the physical object, it is far more common in social settings to describe a person's appearance.
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His hair looks like a broom head, it is so funny.
Related words
Common phrases
to cut off the messy hair
looking just like a broom head
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a stylish or intentional spiky haircut, as it carries a negative implication of being messy or unrefined. It is not a neutral term for a hairstyle.
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