cơm toi

Hắn ta đúng là một thằng cơm toi, chẳng làm được trò trống gì.

Definition

1. 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!)