zi1 zaa1 po2吱喳婆

Jyutpingzi1 zaa1 po2

Yalejī jā pó

Definition

A female gossiper; a woman who loves to gossip and talk behind people's backs.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong negative connotation and is used to label someone as annoying or intrusive due to their constant chatter about others. It is specifically gendered and targets women, often implying that the person is not just talkative but malicious or trivial in their gossip. Using this label can be considered quite rude or aggressive in social settings.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個zi1吱zaa1喳po4婆jau6又hai2喺dou6度gong2講jan4人si6是fei1非laa3喇。

That gossiping woman is spreading rumors again.

nei5你m4唔hou2好lei5理go3個zi1吱zaa1喳po4婆dim2點joeng2樣gong2講laa1啦。

Don't pay attention to what that gossiping woman says.

Common phrases

sing4成go3個zi1吱zaa1喳po4婆gam3咁

acting just like a gossiping woman

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to describe someone who is simply talkative or cheerful, as it specifically implies a habit of spreading gossip or meddling in others' business. It is a derogatory label rather than a neutral description of personality.