Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Slovenly, slipshod: Describes a person's appearance, dress, or manner that is untidy, careless, and shows a lack of neatness or care.
   • Squalid, shabby: Describes something that is in a state of disrepair, dirtiness, or sordid neglect, often extending to surroundings or conditions.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Hắn ăn mặc bệu rệch quá. (He looked extremely slovenly in his clothes.)
  • Căn phòng trông thật bệu rệch. (The room looked quite squalid.)
  • Bộ quần áo bệu rệch đó không thích hợp cho cuộc họp. (That slipshod outfit is not suitable for the meeting.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "bệu rệch" is informal and carries a negative, critical connotation. It is often used to express disapproval or contempt for the lack of care and order.

Variants and Related Words

• Lôi thôi lếch thếch (adj): An idiom with a similar meaning, emphasizing a slovenly, untidy, and dragging manner.

Synonyms

• Untidy: Not neat or orderly.
• Unkempt: Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
• Shabby: In poor condition through long use or lack of care.
• Sordid: Dirty or squalid.

Related Idioms

• Ăn mặc bệu rệch: To be dressed in a slovenly manner.
  • Cô ấy không bao giờ ăn mặc bệu rệch khi đi làm. (She never dresses in a slovenly manner for work.)

1. Slovenly, slipshod, squalid
   • Hắn ăn mặc bệu rệch quá
     He looked slovenly in his clothes