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Definition: A more appealing code-mixing term than the Cantonese equivalent word '折扣', which shopkeepers like to use to attract customers.
Usage: E.g. 今個月清貨大discount。快D入黎慢慢揀啦!Synonym: 折扣Reference: https://www.gotrip.hk/生活/中英夾雜-港式廣東話-gt12-772959/
Definition: Often said with a rising intonation on the second syllable, this is a code-mixing term that Hong Konger badminton coaches like to use to refer to the exact point in time of something because the Cantonese equivalent ‘時機’ somehow sounds less accurate.
Usage: E.g. 描準個ball,睇好個timing打落去,咁先得架嘛。(Aim at the ball, watch for the right timing and hit it. You got it?)Synonym: 時機
Definition: A code-mixing phrase that westernised Hong Kongers like to use when they want to show their warmth and passion in befriending others, even when they have known a person for just a short while.
Usage: E.g. Hey man,近排幾好嗎?(How have you been?)
E.g. Hey man,吃左飯未呀?(Have you eaten yet?)
E.g. Hey man,不如今餐我請呀?(What about I treat you this meal?)Synonym: 喂,老友
Definition: A shortened term for the word 'socialise' in English, which may mean different things in various situations.
Usage: E.g. 喂,你so吓人好喎?(to show that you care about others)
E.g. 喂,唔好成日掛住soD女仔啦。(to court somebody)
E.g. 喂,後生仔要出黎soso吓先得架嘛。(to socialise)
E.g. 喂,你最近好似唔係好so-so喎。(being social)
Definition: Pronounced as 'serfaah', this is a code-mixing term that Hong Kongers use to refer to a computer server in IT.
Usage: E.g. 個server整好未呀?冇理由down左咁耐架?Synonym: 服務器
Definition: A code-mixing term used by upper class Hong Kongers who have more than a regular habit of drinking champagnes.
Usage: E.g. 今日係禮拜五晚,我地黎支champagne嗱?!