粵

扭nau2計gai2

simp扭计
nau2 gai2niǔ jì

English

  1. (v.) to behave in a childish, mischievous or insensible way in order to try to get what one wants, such as by crying
  2. (of children) to throw a tantrum; to make an unreasonable request

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 指細路仔因為想要一啲嘢而發脾氣或者撒嬌

Examples

  • 個仔又扭計要買玩具嚹。

    Our son is throwing a tantrum for toys again.

  • 我個女保證話之後會準時食飯,唔會扭計。

    My daughter promises that she will eat on time from now on and won't throw a tantrum.

Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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