taat3 ding6撻定挞定
Jyutpingtaat3 ding6
Yaletaat dihng
Definition
To forfeit a deposit or down payment.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
Originating from the property market, this term specifically refers to the act of abandoning a transaction after paying an initial deposit. It carries a sense of financial loss and broken commitment, often used in contexts involving real estate or high value contracts. The term implies that the buyer has decided to walk away rather than complete the purchase.
Examples
He forfeited the deposit on the property and lost hundreds of thousands.
Related words
Common phrases
forfeiting a property deposit
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general cancellation, but it specifically implies the loss of the deposit as a penalty for backing out of a signed agreement.
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