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Definition: Known as Kongish, this is a phrase used by native Hong Kongers to describe that something must be done no matter how worse the situation is.
Usage: E.g. I don't care three seven twenty one. This project must proceed!
Synonym: 唔理三七廿一
Reference: https://www.ourchinastory.com/zh/5530/何謂「唔理三七廿一」？%C2%A0
Definition: A code-mixing phrase used by native Hong Kongers when they want to show how pleased they are towards someone’s achievements, but want to sound less show-off or exaggerated about their feeling.
Usage: E.g. 你考試咁高分，我好proud of你呀。(You scored so high in the exam. I am so proud of you.)
Synonym: 驕傲，自豪
Reference: https://www.threads.com/@grace_interest_english/post/DDthgzMyHsU
Definition: A code-mixing term that native Hong Kongers use as a more natural way to ask for another person's phone number.
Usage: E.g. 就快last day, 點拎個女同事contact好? (My last day is coming soon. What's the best way to get a female colleague's contact details?)
Synonym: 聯絡資料
Reference: https://lihkg.com/thread/789285/page/1
Definition: Known as Kongish, this is a code-mixing phrase used by native Hong Kongers to describe any unfortunate event such as an accident.
Usage: E.g. If I have any winter melon tofu, I will sue your company!!!
Synonym: 冬瓜豆腐
Reference: https://www.cantonese.sheik.co.uk/dictionary/words/39119/
Definition: Originated from a limerick in the 1990's, this is a code-mixing phrase used by native Hong Kongers to mock overeating by exaggerating that a person's buttocks will be as big as a pineapple.
Usage: E.g. One More Two More，屎忽大個菠蘿，菠蘿似粒的，好似朱古力，食咗會生跡，屙屎一滴滴，以後唔敢食。(One more, two more, your buttocks will be bigger than a pineapple; pineapples look like little pellets, very much like chocolate; if you eat too much, you'll grow some spots; then your poop will come out drop by drop, and you won't dare eat it anymore.)
Synonym: 再多一個、再多兩個
Definition: Originated from 'thank you' and often pronounced as '釘橋' meaning nail bridge in Cantonese, this is a code-mixing term used by working class Hong Kongers to express their gratitude towards someone.
Usage: E.g. Dank you哂你幫我手呀。不如我今日請你食lunch好嗎？(Thank you for helping me out. What about I treat you lunch today?)
Synonym: thank you, 釘橋
Reference: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLR0QEuMT7j/ (use mobile version)
Definition: Used as '立flag', this is a code-mixing term used by local student Hong Kongers to refer to being very vocal about what you want to do, but end up doing something that is completely opposite.
Usage: E.g. 佢又立flag話以後會減肥，點知佢就走左食buffet。
Synonym: 立flag
Reference: https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/things-to-do/cantonese-slang-you-need-to-know-right-now
Definition: A code-mixing term used by working class Hong Kongers to refer to examining something in detail.
Usage: E.g. 老闆：開會時記住同大家go through一下今個week既items。
Reference: https://www.story001.com/post-196.html
Definition: A better sounding code-mixing term that is used in place of '室友'.
Usage: E.g. 朋友：你有幾多個室友？ 你：你係話失友還是roommate?
Reference: https://holiday.presslogic.com/article/224449/港式-廣東話-中英夾雜-口語-香港人-搭lift-食lunch
Definition: A code-mixing term used by native Hong Kongers to refer to withdrawing from a relationship gradually. However, it can also be comparable to 'ghosting' if the withdrawal is sudden enough.
Usage: E.g. 可以點樣fade out想追我既人 (How can I fade out from someone who is chasing me?)
Synonym: 淡出
Reference: https://lihkg.com/thread/2975441/page/1
