吊胃口

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Chinese

to hang; to suspend appetite; liking
trad. (吊胃口) 胃口
simp. #(吊胃口) 胃口

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吊胃口

  1. (colloquial) to keep somebody in suspense; to tantalize; to keep on tenterhooks