syut3 daai6 waa6說大話说大话

Jyutpingsyut3 daai6 waa6

Yalesyut daaih wah

Definition

To lie, brag, or exaggerate.

to tell a lie
to brag; to boast; to talk big

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How it's used

Often implies a sense of moral judgment or annoyance, as it carries a stronger connotation of deceit than simply being incorrect. While it can mean telling a flat-out lie, it is frequently used to describe someone who is exaggerating or boasting to make themselves look better. It is a very common way to call someone out for being dishonest in a social setting.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好tung4同ngo5我syut3說daai6大waa6話aa4呀。

Don't you lie to me.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日zung1鍾ji3意hai2喺dou6度syut3說daai6大waa6話ceoi1吹seoi2水。

He always likes to brag and talk nonsense there.

Common phrases

seng4成jat6日syut3說daai6大waa6話

always lying

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse this with 講大話, which is the more common, everyday way to say to lie in Cantonese. While 說大話 is understood, 講大話 is the standard colloquial choice for almost all situations.