(pronounced GWY-lo, the Y being a long I) Cantonese- "White ghost" In Hong Kong, "Westerners", namely British and consequent Anglo offspring, are referred to with this word. It could be considered derogatory by those referred to if whites were sensitive to such terms, but our presumed superiority supported by the actions of these former subjects softens this to an acceptable term. Be careful using this word in front of HK Chinese for they are easily shamed and will be offended. Sort of like African-Americans using the word "nigger" in front of whites.
You buy watch? I have nice Rorex for you! Howbout custom made suit? No? (leaving him behind you you hear mumbling "#%^ gwaylo!)
by Mark E. Major August 06, 2007
1) To restate a remark one finds clever or profound in an effort to garner credit for it.
2) To loudly and incessantly repeat an inane statement in an effort to end discussion by talking over one's opponent.
2) To loudly and incessantly repeat an inane statement in an effort to end discussion by talking over one's opponent.
1) "While making my presentation my assistant would reidioterate every point I made, parroting my words as if they were his own; perhaps imagining himself as clever by hearing my words from his mouth."
2) " 'If it doesn't fit, you must acquit,' became the mantra Cochran and his supporters would reidioterate as he tried to convince jurors that the case laid out by prosecutors was inconsistent and full of holes."
2) " 'If it doesn't fit, you must acquit,' became the mantra Cochran and his supporters would reidioterate as he tried to convince jurors that the case laid out by prosecutors was inconsistent and full of holes."
by Mark E. Major August 06, 2007