To express one's strong dissatisfaction or anger, often in a rude and aggressive manner, especially after consuming alcohol; to vent one's spleen publicly at a gathering due to perceived slights.
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Ancient
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In 131 BC, when Tian Fen, Marquis of Anwu, married the daughter of the King of Yan, Dou Ying, Marquis of Weiqi (who was out of favor), and General Guan Fu attended the celebration by order of the Empress Dowager.
During the banquet, Guan Fu offered a toast, but Tian Fen and his retinue ignored him. Enraged, Guan Fu unleashed a torrent of curses at them in front of everyone.
Subsequently, Tian Fen had Guan Fu's entire family arrested.
Although the Empress Dowager later intervened to prevent Guan Fu's execution, Dou Ying was eventually killed due to circulating rumors and accusations.