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1999

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Chinese

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Etymology

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Phonetic representation of  / (jat1 gau1 gau6-2 gau6) or (jat1 gau6 gau6 gau6), which is shortened from 講嘢 / 讲嘢 (gong2 je5 jat1 gau6 gau6, to mumble (literally, speak in chunks)). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “pronunciation of the original forms?”)

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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1999

  1. (Hong Kong Cantonese, Internet slang) with poor speaking or communication skills; lacking the ability to convey one's intended meaning

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