A mixed Cantonese and English expression to praise someone who is formidable, redoubtable, powerful and great. Some student in Hong Kong popularize this word for they often comment on their peers who amaze or even overwhelm them. This expression is sometimes used to mock at others when they make a silly mistake.
(meaning to praise)
Wow, you can solve this challenging math question! You so ging!
Your essay is highly praised by the teacher. You so ging!
(meaning to mock at others)
Student A: One plus two equals.... um... four!
Student B: Wow, you so ging! Your math is really "marvellous".
Wow, you can solve this challenging math question! You so ging!
Your essay is highly praised by the teacher. You so ging!
(meaning to mock at others)
Student A: One plus two equals.... um... four!
Student B: Wow, you so ging! Your math is really "marvellous".
by HKstudent September 14, 2013
Me: Dave, why you so?
Dave: So what?
Me: Why you so?
(Dave breaks down into tears because he's so damn confused)
Dave: So what?
Me: Why you so?
(Dave breaks down into tears because he's so damn confused)
by Fus February 1, 2013
Barbara: me and granny must come round again soon Shelley! Last time we came she was so happy.
Shelley: Yes of course, me and Nathaniel are both missing you so.
Shelley: Yes of course, me and Nathaniel are both missing you so.
by Beezlebub bab October 11, 2020
by Weinersniffer March 19, 2005