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Definition: A code-mixing term used by working class Hong Kongers to refer to the type of work done for companies independently with much flexibility and freedom, which resembles the origin of the word that referred to a medieval mercenary who would fight for whoever paid them the most.
Usage: E.g. 接邊間公司既freelance做先最賺錢呀？緊係呢間啦！(Which company should I earn me the most doing a freelance job for? Definitely this company!)Synonym: 自由工作Reference: https://www.threads.com/@duoproduction/post/C_pdWgzS9qd
Definition: Often used as '散band', this is a code-mixing term that native Hong Kongers use to refer to dismissing after an event, such as a party.
Usage: E.g. 今晚幾點散band?Synonym: 解散Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW0x5-SyI4o
Definition: A shortened code-mixing term for 'professional'. (adjective)
Usage: E.g. 哇，你打tennis好pro呀。可以叫你一聲大佬嗎？
E.g. 耳機都買到咁靚？洗唔洗咁pro呀？Synonym: 專業
Definition: Derived from the punning of '縮腳' with '叔' (uncle) having a similar pronunciation as '縮' (to shrink) , this is a Kongish code-mixing phrase that is used to tell someone to watch their feet.
Usage: Eg. I am mopping the floor. Uncle feet!Synonym: 縮腳Reference: https://youtu.be/_3hhDIErE2g?si=SLsZUTCKhV5cfm8x
Definition: A code-mixing term that is used in place of '交'.
Usage: E.g. 同學：份功課幾時due呀？你：好似聽日due得喇喎。
Definition: 1. (noun) A word used instead of the Cantonese equivalent to denote the meaning of casual wear.
2. (verb) A word used to tell another person to be casual, informal, and relaxed.
3. (adj.) A word used to describe something as being informal, such as an event.
Usage: E.g. 同事: 聽日著casual得喇，知道嗎？
E.g. 今日食飯casual D得喇。(隨便)
E.g. 我聽日要去個casual既聚會。(非正式)Synonym: 隨便; 非正式Reference: https://www.esquirehk.com/mens-talk/simon-shen-hong-kong-english-chinese
Definition: (verb) A code-mixing term used by local Hong Kong students to refer to a less physical directing of attention onto something. Sometimes, it may be used in order to avoid sounding like one has ADHD.
Usage: E.g. 老師，我頭先focus唔到聽書，可唔可以再講多次？(Teacher, I really can't focus on listening to your lecture. Can you repeat again?)Synonym: 專注; 集中Reference: https://www.instagram.com/p/CynQSwpSd-P/?img_index=5 (use mobile version)
Definition: A code-mixing term that Hong Kongers like to use when talking about work, as the Cantonese equivalent terms may denote a higher responsibility.
Usage: E.g. 呢件事你handle可以嗎？（處理）
E.g. 咁多功課hand唔handle到呀？（應付）
E.g. 公司既財政邊個handle架？（負責）
Definition: 1. (adj) A code-mixing term that Hong Kongers use to describe a person being clever or quick to notice things. Sometimes, it is used as 'sharp醒'.
2. (adj) Used to describe someone's appearance as being too eye-catching.
Usage: E.g. 哇，乜今日咁sharp醒呀？咁快做哂D野？
E.g. 呢件衫Ｄ顏色太sharp喇。Reference: http://www.cmi.hku.hk/Ref/Article/article02/01.html
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