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Definition: A code-mixing term used by working class Hong Kongers when they want to express their dissatisfaction towards someone or something when they are running out of patience. Also, a 'la' particle is usually added to the end of it to emphasize the casual tone.
Usage: E.g. Ａ：個客講左D咩? Ｂ：咪話過要呢樣又嗰樣囉，總之whatever啦。(A: What did the client say? B: Said they wanted this and that, just... whatever la.)
E.g. Ａ：今餐想食Ｄ咩？ Ｂ：Whatever啦。(A: What do you want to eat for this meal? B: Whatever la.)Synonym: 咩都好啦Reference: https://www.tkww.hk/epaper/view/newsDetail/1505250505201422336.html
Definition: A code-mixing term used by all sorts of Hong Kongers to refer to the popular trading card game called Magic the Gathering.
Usage: E.g. A: 打唔打magic呀? B: 等我整吓我個deck先再同你揪。(A: Do you want to play magic? B: Let me sort out my deck first before I dual with you.)Synonym: Magic the Gathering, 魔法風雲會Reference: https://magic.wizards.com/zh-Hant
Definition: Pronounced as 'N-call', this is a code-mixing term used to get the performer to sing one more time at the end of a concert.
Usage: E.g.今次演唱會唔知會ＥＮＣＯＲＥ幾多次呢？
E.g. Encore!!!我今次要encore到爆為止！
Definition: Transliterated from '冇厘頭' meaning 'with no source', this is a Kongish code-mixing term that is used to describe something that makes no sense. It originated from a type of slapstick humour associated with Hong Kong popular culture in the late 20th century, most notably in Steven Chow's (周星馳) movies.
Usage: E.g. I think this story is mo lei tau! But it gives me a very good laugh! (我覺得呢個故事簡直係冇厘頭！不過真係好搞笑！)Synonym: 冇厘頭Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo_lei_tau
Definition: Often pronounced with a rising tone, this is a code-mixing term that is often overused by Fake ABC's in Hong Kong when they have trouble answering a question or want to avoid embarrassment.
Usage: E.g. Well，呢個問題我要諗吓先再答你。
E.g. Well，其實你都講得有道理。Reference: https://www.hk01.com/開罐/128449/你是否-偽abc-chill-中文意思係咩-10個港人常用錯英文字
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？！Synonym: 香檳
Definition: Often pronounced as ‘ah-lo’, this is a code-mixing term that native Hong Kongers use to refer to the letter ‘r’. Even though some Hong Kongers are aware of the prestigious ‘r’ that is pronounced rhotically, most of them choose not to say it in social situations because it sounds too pretentious like a fake American born Chinese.
Usage: E.g. 去日本旅行要搭JR。(Going on vacation in Japan needs taking the J Ah-lo.)
E.g. 請問MTR喺邊到? (May I ask where is the M-tee-ah-lo?)Synonym: Ah-lo
Definition: Originated from 'my pleasure', this is a code-mixing term used by grassroots Hong Kongers to express their enjoyment in helping someone when they have used 'You are welcome' too often. Also, saying the Cantonese equivalent '我的榮幸' may just sound too formal and exaggerated for a small favour done for someone.
Usage: E.g. A: Thank you哂你呀！B: My preeessure.Synonym: 我的榮幸, my pleasureReference: https://lihkg.com/thread/3178884/page/39
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 code-mixing term used by native Hong Kongers to display your level of knowledge, as if you come from higher education background.
Usage: E.g. 老闆：我覺得呢個idea好有potential。快D走去落實啦。
E.g. 我覺得你個人好有potential。不過就寸左Ｄ。
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