An adjective in Penang Hokkien. Lau =
Old while V = virgin. Synonym of “Pai Seh”. It is a saying of being
shy in a
way like an old virgin who fear of others to condemn his / her action.
Example 1:
If you want to take the last piece of meat,
don’t be shy and just take it.
Don’t be Lau V!
Example 2:
Why do you ask so many questions whenever we ask you out? Just come la,
don’t be Lau V!
Example 3:
If you want to say something, just say it, don’t be Lau V!