狗粮

gǒu liáng

Dog food — what single people are "fed" when couples show off their relationship in front of them. Forced to consume PDA.

Origin

When a couple is being sweet in public or online, single bystanders say they're "eating dog food." It's self-deprecating humor from the single perspective.

Examples

My friends are 撒狗粮 again — I need to leave this group chat.

又被喂了一嘴狗粮。(Got fed another mouthful of dog food.)

Related terms

显眼包

xiǎn yǎn bāo

An 'attention-grabber' — a person, animal, or thing that grabs everyone's attention through a loud personality, bold appearance, or conspicuous antics; the class clown or show-off, now usually warm and teasing rather than harsh.

嘴替

zuǐ tì

Literally 'mouth substitute' — someone who voices an opinion exactly the way you wish you could, saying what's in your head but more clearly, bravely, or eloquently; 'they took the words right out of my mouth.'

凡尔赛

fán ěr sài

Humble-bragging — showing off wealth or achievements while pretending to be modest or complaining.

PUA

PUA

Psychological manipulation — used broadly to describe gaslighting, emotional manipulation, or toxic behavior by bosses, partners, etc.