鸽了 (gē le) — Term means 'to flake' or 'to bail

This slang term means 'to flake' or 'to bail,' related to 'pigeon.' It describes a person who cancels plans unexpectedly, usually causing disappointment.

Example Usage

他昨天鸽了我,真让人生气。

He flaked on me yesterday; it really made me angry.

Cultural Context

Common in casual friendships, where reliability is often discussed.

Category: love-friends