粵

嗲de2嗲de2吊diu3

de2 de2 diu3diǎ diǎ diào

English

  1. not making an effort, not wanting to care
  2. Drag someone's heels/feet ; irresponsible

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 或者「嗲吊」;形容人做事拖拖拉拉,責任心唔強

Examples

  • 我地唔請嗲嗲吊嘅人。

    We don't hire people who love dragging their heels.

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

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