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Hong Kong Code-mixing Dictionary

A contemporary Cantonese-English dictionary


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uncle feet

Definition: Derived from the punning of '縮腳' with '叔' (uncle) having a similar pronunciation as '縮' (to shrink) , this is a Kongish code-mixing phrase that is used to tell someone to watch their feet.

Usage: Eg. I am mopping the floor. Uncle feet!

Synonym: 縮腳

Reference: https://youtu.be/_3hhDIErE2g?si=SLsZUTCKhV5cfm8x

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