tong1 baak6 hok6劏白鶴劏白鹤
Jyutpingtong1 baak6 hok6
Yaletōng baahk hohk
Definition
To vomit from drinking too much alcohol; to have a hangover.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of vomiting or feeling extremely nauseous due to excessive alcohol consumption. It paints a vivid picture of someone leaning over a toilet or sink, resembling a crane stretching its neck. While it can describe the state of being drunk, it is most commonly used to describe the physical aftermath of drinking too much.
Examples
He is so drunk, how can he get home?
Related words
Common phrases
to drink until vomiting
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe being merely tipsy or happy from alcohol. It implies a severe, unpleasant state of intoxication that usually involves vomiting.
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