tam3 sei2 jan4０氹死人
Jyutpingtam3 sei2 jan4
Yaletam séi yàhn
Definition
To coax, charm, or sweet-talk someone into being extremely happy, or to be utterly won over by something cute.
- slangto sweet-talk, coax, or charm someone into being extremely happy
- slangto be completely won over by something cute
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Expresses a sense of being completely disarmed or charmed by someone's sweet talk or adorable behavior. While it literally contains the word for death, it is used in a positive, hyperbolic way to describe someone who is irresistibly persuasive or endearing. It is frequently used to describe children or romantic partners who know exactly how to make others feel happy or compliant.
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Common phrases
a charming smile that wins people over
sweet talk that charms others
Common mistake
Do not interpret this literally as causing someone to die. It is a figurative expression of being overwhelmed by charm or cuteness, similar to saying someone is "killing it" with their sweetness.
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