吃饱了撑的
What does 吃饱了撑的 mean? 吃饱了撑的 is a Chinese moderate that translates to “busybody / meddling idiot” in English.
Literal Translation
too full and have nothing better to do
Meaning & Usage
"busybody / meddling idiot"
Mocking someone for meddling in affairs that don't concern them. Implies they have excess energy.
Examples in the Wild
你是吃饱了撑的吧？(Nǐ shì chī bǎo le chēng de ba?) - You've got nothing better to do?
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Indirect criticism wrapped in concern about digestion. Common way to tell someone to mind their own business.
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