tong3 saam1 baan2燙衫板烫衫板
Jyutpingtong3 saam1 baan2
Yaletong sāam báan
Definition
An ironing board; also used as a slang term for a flat-chested woman.
- ironing board
- slanga flat-chested woman
colloquialhomeslang
How it's used
Beyond its literal meaning, this term is used as a derogatory slang to describe a woman with a flat chest. It functions similarly to the English expression "flat as a board." Using it in this context is considered rude and body-shaming, so it should be avoided in polite conversation.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 燙衫, which means to iron clothes. While the object is a 燙衫板, the action of ironing is simply 燙衫.
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