Definition

1. Adjective (Vulgar, Slang):
   • Extremely rude or insolent: Used to describe speech or behavior that is shockingly disrespectful, impudent, or shows a severe lack of manners. It is a vulgar intensification of "bố láo" (rude/cheeky).
   • Audaciously fresh or brazen: Conveys a sense of outrageous nerve or gall.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Thằng bé nói chuyện bố lếu với người lớn. (The boy spoke with extreme insolence to the adults.)
  • Cái thái độ bố lếu của hắn không ai chịu nổi. (His outrageously brazen attitude is unbearable for anyone.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in the reinforced form "bố lếu bố láo" to express an even stronger degree of rudeness and contempt.
  • Nó cãi lại bố lếu bố láo. (He talked back with unbelievable cheek.)

Word Nuances

• Register: This is a highly informal, vulgar, and offensive term. It is used in colloquial speech, often to express anger or strong disapproval, and is considered very impolite.
• Intensity: It denotes a more severe level of disrespect than the standard "bố láo" (rude/cheeky) or "hỗn" (impudent).

Synonyms

• Insolent: Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
• Brazen: Bold and without shame.
• Impudent: Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
• Saucy (informal): Irreverent or disrespectful, especially in a lively, cheerful way.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• Bố lếu bố láo: An intensified vulgar phrase meaning "extremely and outrageously rude."
  • Đừng có bố lếu bố láo với tao! (Don't you dare be so damn rude to me!)

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