扯貓尾

ce2 maau1 mei5

(slang) to collaborate with a partner in crime on a lie in order to avoid a problem or to trick someone; to put on an act together to try and cover up something

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. (slang) to collaborate with a partner in crime on a lie in order to avoid a problem or to trick someone; to put on an act together to try and cover up something

Written Forms

扯貓尾Traditional · Main Form
扯猫尾Alternate Form

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