cuồng cẳng
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having restless legs; fidgety: Describes a person, especially a child, who cannot sit still and has a constant urge to move or run around.
- Restless; unable to stay put: Characterizes a state of agitation or impatience that compels physical movement.
Usage Examples
- Adjective: (That boy is fidgety all day, never sits still.) (He has a restless nature; after sitting for just five minutes he wants to run off and play.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a mildly critical or descriptive manner to characterize someone's energetic and impatient behavior, particularly in contexts where sitting quietly is expected.
Variants and Related Words
- Cuồng chân: This is a direct synonym with identical meaning and usage. (He is a child with restless legs.)
Synonyms
- Fidgety: Inclined to move about restlessly.
- Restless: Unable to rest or relax due to anxiety or boredom.
- Hyperactive: Abnormally or extremely active.
Related Idioms
- While "cuồng cẳng" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, the concept relates to the common expression "ngồi không yên" (to be unable to sit still), which describes a similar state of restlessness.