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Taiwan — Phrase #3

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靠北 (Khàu-pè)

kʰau˥˩ pe˥˩

Literal: Cry for your father (at his funeral)

Feels like: Originally dark — literally mourning your dead father. But modern usage has completely detached from the etymology. Now it means "complaining endlessly," "what the hell," or just general exasperation. Young people use it casually; older people may still find it disrespectful

CurrentYouth/Adult⚠️ Mild (among youth)

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