tau1 sik6偷食

Jyutpingtau1 sik6

Yaletāu sihk

動詞Common

Definition

To sneak food before a meal, or to cheat on one's romantic partner.

to sneak food and eat it in secret before a meal
figurativeto cheat on one's partner; to have an affair

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How it's used

Originally referring to snacking secretly before a meal, this term has evolved into a common euphemism for infidelity. It carries a slightly playful yet accusatory tone when used in relationships. Unlike formal terms for adultery, it emphasizes the act of sneaking around and breaking trust.

Examples

nei5你hai6係mai6咪bui3背zyu6住ngo5我tau1偷sik6食aa4呀？

Are you cheating on me behind my back?

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日can3趁ngo5我m4唔hai2喺dou6度tau1偷sik6食ling4零sik6食。

He always sneaks snacks when I am not around.

Common phrases

bui3背zyu6住jan4人tau1偷sik6食

to cheat on someone behind their back

Common mistake

Do not use this word in a formal context to describe eating, as it implies dishonesty or lack of discipline. When referring to actual food, it is best reserved for casual situations like children sneaking cookies.