"sorry for 1999" meaning in All languages combined

See sorry for 1999 on Wiktionary

Phrase [Chinese]

Forms: sor for 1999 [alternative]
Etymology: From sorry + for + 1999. Etymology templates: {{af|yue|sorry|for|1999}} sorry + for + 1999 Head templates: {{head|zh|phr}} sorry for 1999
  1. (Hong Kong Cantonese, Internet slang) Used to apologize for speaking with poor communication skills, or to apologize for lacking the ability to convey one's intended meaning. Tags: Cantonese, Hong-Kong, Internet

Alternative forms

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        "(Hong Kong Cantonese, Internet slang) Used to apologize for speaking with poor communication skills, or to apologize for lacking the ability to convey one's intended meaning."
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      ],
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