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Hong Kong Code-mixing Dictionary

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dead air

Definition: This is a code-mixing term that Hong Kongers like to use instead of '冷場' (laang5 ceong4), which literally translates to 'cold scene'.

Usage: E.g. 考口試最緊要唔好dead air。

Synonym: 冷場

Reference: https://www.gotrip.hk/生活/中英夾雜-港式廣東話-gt12-772959/

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