Literal translation
back back back (chant)
When to use it
Playful comment under bad-news posts: "退退退,霉运走开."
Origin
From a viral 2022 video of a woman chanting at a man like a spell; became a way to banish misfortune.
Examples
- 感冒退退退!明天还要考试。Cold, begone! I have an exam tomorrow.
Similar slang
厄运退散 (bad luck disperse)走开 (go away)