bố lếu
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Definition
- 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!)
- như bố láo