zan1 hung1 soeng5 zan6真空上陣真空上阵
Jyutpingzan1 hung1 soeng5 zan6
Yalejān hūng séuhng jahn
Definition
To go braless or wear no underwear, especially when one's nipples are visible under clothing.
colloquialclothingpeople
How it's used
Carries a slightly provocative or gossipy tone when used in casual conversation. It is often used to describe fashion choices that intentionally or unintentionally result in visible outlines, particularly in the context of celebrity news or social commentary. While it literally translates to going into battle without armor, it is strictly reserved for describing a woman not wearing a bra.
Examples
She is going braless today and seems quite embarrassed.
Do you know why she decided to go braless?
Related words
Common phrases
to go braless
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe men or general lack of clothing, as it is specific to the absence of undergarments under a top. It is not a neutral term for being naked or lightly dressed.
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