無情雞

Chinese

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Etymology

According to customs in southern China, on the dinner party that an employer holds for the employees before the Chinese New Year (尾牙 (wěiyá)), chicken is a common dish. When the employer decides to dismiss someone after Chinese New Year, he/she may point the chicken head at that employee or give a piece of chicken to him/her as a hint.

Pronunciation


Noun

無情雞

  1. (Cantonese, euphemistic) dismissal; termination of employment; pink slip

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