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Definition: A code-mixing term used by working class Hong Kongers to refer to a job position that covers almost all the duties that an entire department has.
Usage: E.g. 我份工係one man band，所以都幾忙架。Synonym: 一腳踢Reference: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/一腳踢
Definition: A code-mixing term used by Hong Kong local students to refer to the quality of being rough or even unkind, in addition to being strict in following rules or standards.
Usage: E.g. 個professor好charm啊，但係有少少harsh... (The professor is very charming, but is a little harsh.)Synonym: 嚴格; 嚴厲Reference: https://lihkg.com/thread/86453/page/4
Definition: (noun) A code-mixing term that native Hong Kongers use to describe an experience as pleasurable. However, it can also be used to refer to having romantic feelings towards a person.
Usage: E.g. 呢間bar好有feel。(This bar has a good vibe.)
E.g. 唔好意思，我對你冇feel。(Sorry, but I don’t have any feelings for you.)Synonym: 感覺; 氣氛; 心情Reference: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNvk8qHZBN-/ (use mobile version)
Definition: Known as Kongish, this is a code-mixing phrase that native Hong Kongers use to describe someone who likes leeching off others. (菠羅雞 - bo1 lo4 gai1)
Usage: E.g. That girl is such a pineapple chicken! She just comes every time for the benefits and does not share or contribute.Synonym: 菠羅雞Reference: https://www.cantonese.sheik.co.uk/dictionary/words/60017/
Definition: Known as Kongish, this is a code-mixing term used by native Hong Kongers to tell somebody to hurry up, which is similar to the phrase 'chop chop' in English. (Also see 'la la lum')
Usage: E.g. Ja ja lum go to school now or you will miss the bus!
Eg. Finish your homework! Ja ja lum la!Synonym: 咋咋臨
Definition: Known as Kongish, this is a phrase used by native Hong Kongers to place blame on someone in order to let him/her to face charges of crime.
Usage: E.g. Let's build raw pork meat on this guy!Synonym: 砌生豬肉Reference: https://evchk.fandom.com/zh/wiki/砌生豬肉
Definition: A romanised Cantonese phrase that westernised Hong Kongers use to call the minibus driver to stop at the next bus stop. (有落)
Usage: E.g. Mm goi yau lok! (唔該，有落)Synonym: 有落
Definition: (vulgar) Known as Kongish, this is a code-mixing term used by native Hong Kongers to describe a female person who is nosy and meddles in other people's business. Similar to 'bitch' in English. Literal meaning of 八婆: eight old woman
Usage: E.g. Mind your own business, eight woman! （八婆）
E.g. Are you done messing around, die eight woman?! （死八婆）
E.g. You are such an eight woman! (正八婆）Synonym: 八婆Reference: https://www.secretchina.com/news/b5/2013/11/29/521805.html
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