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Hong Kong Code-mixing Dictionary

A contemporary Cantonese-English dictionary


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hok ba

Definition: A romanised code-mixing term used by westernised Hong Kongers to refer to a top student who scores high marks in school. Usage: E.g. You got straight A's for your exams? You must be a hok ba!Synonym: 學霸Reference: https://www.youngpostclub.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3147729/sup-sup-sui-start-new-school-year-these-cantonese-slang
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