ting3 puk1 gaai1聽仆街听仆街
Jyutpingting3 puk1 gaai1
Yaleting pūk gāai
Definition
To look for trouble or invite disaster.
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How it's used
This expression describes the act of actively seeking out or inviting negative consequences, often through reckless behavior or unnecessary confrontation. It carries a strong sense of self-sabotage, implying that the person is essentially asking for a disaster to happen. It is highly informal and carries a vulgar edge due to the inclusion of 仆街.
Examples
He loves provoking trouble, and now he's in a huge mess.
Related words
Common phrases
always looking for trouble
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of 仆街, which is to trip and fall or a derogatory term for a person. When used as a verb phrase, it specifically refers to the intentional courting of misfortune rather than the physical act of falling.
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