cơm toi
Definition
- Noun (slang, derogatory):
- A good-for-nothing; a rascal; a scoundrel: A vulgar term used to describe a worthless, lazy, or dishonest person, often implying a lack of moral character or social standing. It carries a strong negative connotation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hắn ta đúng là một thằng cơm toi, chẳng làm được trò trống gì. (He is truly a good-for-nothing, can't accomplish anything.)
- Đừng tin lời bọn cơm toi đó. (Don't believe the words of those scoundrels.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is considered coarse and insulting. It is typically used in informal, confrontational, or highly critical speech to express strong contempt.
Variants and Related Words
- Đồ vô lại (n): A villain, a rogue. (A slightly less vulgar but still strong synonym.)
- Đồ ăn hại (n): A useless eater; a parasite. (Emphasizes worthlessness and being a burden.)
Synonyms
- Good-for-nothing: A person who is useless or incompetent.
- Rascal: A mischievous or dishonest person.
- Scoundrel: A dishonest or unscrupulous person.
- Wastrel: A wasteful or good-for-nothing person.
Related Idioms
- While "cơm toi" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, it functions similarly to strong derogatory terms used in expressions of disdain, such as:
- Đồ cơm toi! (You good-for-nothing!)