zai1 mei4 lung6 ngaan5擠眉弄眼挤眉弄眼

Jyutpingzai1 mei4 lung6 ngaan5

Yalejāi mèih luhng ngáahn

動詞

Definition

To wink and make eyes; to make facial expressions to signal someone or express feelings.

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How it's used

This idiom describes a specific set of facial contortions used to convey a secret message or signal to someone else. It often carries a slightly negative or suspicious connotation, implying that the person is being sneaky, flirtatious, or overly dramatic. It is rarely used in formal writing and is mostly reserved for describing someone acting in a way that feels insincere or annoying.

Examples

keoi5佢hai2喺dou6度zai1擠mei4眉lung6弄ngaan5眼，m4唔zi1知soeng2想dim2點le1呢？

He is winking and making faces, I wonder what he is up to?

nei5你mai1咪zoi3再zai1擠mei4眉lung6弄ngaan5眼laa1啦，hou2好gwai2鬼juk6肉maa4麻aa4呀。

Stop winking and making faces, it is so cringey.

Common phrases

bat1不ting4停zai1擠mei4眉lung6弄ngaan5眼

constantly winking and making faces

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple wink, but it specifically refers to a series of exaggerated facial movements rather than just closing one eye. Do not use it to describe a friendly or casual wink.