the situation of losing 'face' or dignity in front of others
Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
動詞、俚語
做事失敗之後,名聲受損,顏面掃地 to have one's reputation damaged after failing at something
佢隻抽輸咗俾個𡃁仔,都唔知幾失威。
佢只抽输咗俾个𡃁仔,都唔知几失威。
keoi5 zek3 cau1 syu1 zo2 bei2 go3 leng1 zai2, dou1 m4 zi1 gei2 sat1 wai1. He lost a duel against a kid, how embarrassing.