syu4 tau4 syu4 nou5薯頭薯腦薯头薯脑
Jyutpingsyu4 tau4 syu4 nou5
Yalesyùh tàuh syùh nóuh
Definition
Looking dim-witted, silly, or not very bright.
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How it's used
This expression uses the image of a potato to suggest someone lacks sharpness or intelligence. It carries a slightly playful or mocking tone rather than being a harsh insult. It is often used to describe someone who looks dazed, confused, or generally slow on the uptake.
Examples
He always looks so dim-witted and is slow at work.
Why are you acting so clueless? Snap out of it!
Related words
Common phrases
always looking clueless
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is genuinely intellectually disabled, as it is meant for people who are just acting absent-minded or looking silly in a specific moment.
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