掉价 (diào jià) — Lose value

Translating to 'lose value', this term describes situations where someone feels they have diminished their worth, often due to embarrassing actions or experiences. It conveys a sense of shame.

Example Usage

我在聚会中的表现掉价了。

My performance at the party made me feel worthless.

Cultural Context

Commonly used in self-deprecating humor or discussions about social status.

Category: savage-humor