wan6 naau6混鬧混闹
Jyutpingwan6 naau6
Yalewahn naauh
Definition
To create a big problem out of nothing, or to be deliberately provocative.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Describes behavior where someone intentionally stirs up drama or causes a scene to disrupt the peace. It implies a sense of immaturity or malice rather than a genuine grievance. People often use it to call out someone who is acting out just to get attention or to annoy others.
Examples
He is always being deliberately provocative, making everyone unhappy.
Related words
Common phrases
creating trouble for no reason
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搗亂, which specifically refers to physical disruption or sabotage of an event or place. 混鬧 focuses more on the interpersonal conflict and the act of being difficult or unreasonable in one's attitude.
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