Definition

1. Adjective (slang, vulgar):
   • Sexually aroused (of a woman): A coarse and offensive term used to describe a woman who is in a state of sexual excitement or desire. It carries a strong derogatory connotation.
   • Restless with desire: Implies a state of agitation or inability to remain still due to strong sexual urges.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ta trông có vẻ động đĩ. (She looks sexually aroused.)
  • Bị gọi là động đĩ là một sự xúc phạm lớn. (Being called "động đĩ" is a major insult.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is almost exclusively used in a pejorative, objectifying, and misogynistic manner to shame or insult a woman's perceived sexuality. Its use is considered highly inappropriate in formal or polite discourse.

Word Origin and Notes

• Etymology: The term is a compound of "động" (to move, to stir) and "đĩ" (a vulgar slang for a prostitute or promiscuous woman). It literally suggests "stirred like a prostitute."
• Register: This is a low-register, vulgar slang term. It is deeply offensive and should be avoided in standard communication.

Synonyms (with comparative nuance)

• Aroused (sexually): Neutral clinical term.
• Horny (slang): Informal slang, less specifically gendered and often less derogatory than "động đĩ".
• Lascivious: Formal term implying overt sexual desire, but not vulgar.
• Frisky: Informal and playful, not inherently offensive.

Important Warning

• Usage Advisory: The term "động đĩ" is highly derogatory and objectifying. It is used to degrade and insult women by reducing them to their perceived sexual state. Learners of Vietnamese should understand its meaning for comprehension but must avoid using it, as it is deeply offensive and disrespectful.

1. (ý xấu) Sexually aroused (nói về đàn bà)