Definition

1. Adjective/Adverbial Phrase:
   • Curtly, brusquely, or sharply: Describes a manner of speaking that is rudely brief and dismissive, often due to irritation or disrespect. It implies a lack of politeness or consideration for the listener.
   • Irreverently, disrespectfully: Indicates speech that shows a lack of respect or proper deference.

Usage Examples

• Adjective/Adverbial Phrase:
  • Bực mình, anh ấy buông xõng một câu. (Annoyed, he dropped a curt sentence.)
  • Cô ấy trả lời buông xõng khi bị chất vấn. (She answered curtly when questioned.)
  • Đừng nói buông xõng với người lớn tuổi. (Don't speak disrespectfully to your elders.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase "buông xõng" is almost exclusively used to modify verbs related to speech or communication (e.g., - to speak, - to answer, - to drop/utter). It describes the abrupt and often offensive tone of the utterance.

Variants and Related Words

• Buông (v): to release, to let go, to drop. In this context, it forms the base of the phrase meaning to "drop" words.
• Xõng: This word alone is archaic and not used independently in modern Vietnamese. Its meaning in "buông xõng" contributes to the sense of something being let out carelessly or sharply.

Synonyms

• Curtly: In a rudely brief and abrupt manner.
• Brusquely: In an abrupt or offhand way, often sounding unfriendly.
• Sharply: In a severe and critical way.
• Disrespectfully: In a manner showing a lack of respect.

Related Idioms

• While "buông xõng" itself functions like an idiomatic phrase, it is closely related to the concept of "buông lời" (to utter words). "Buông xõng" specifies the harsh, careless manner of that utterance.
  • Buông lời vô lễ: to speak impolitely.

1. To drop some sharp words, to drop some words curtly
   • bực mình, buông xõng một câu
     cross, he dropped a curt sentence
   • trả lời buông xõng
     to answer curtly