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Definition
An attractive, desirable, or hot person, typically a woman.
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How it's used
This term is highly informal and objectifying, functioning as a slang label for an attractive woman. It draws a metaphorical parallel between a desirable person and a high quality dish, implying that the person is visually appealing or 'tasty' to look at. Because it reduces a person to an object of desire, it is considered disrespectful in most social contexts and should be avoided in professional or polite conversation.
Examples
That girl is really a hottie.
Related words
Common phrases
an extremely hot woman
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of 'proper dish' or 'main course' in a culinary context, although the slang usage is clearly derived from that metaphor. Using this term to describe someone in their presence is almost certain to cause offense.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
