cả quẫy
Definition
- Adjective:
- Sulky; in a sulk; pouting: Describes a person, especially a child, who is in a bad mood, showing silent resentment or ill humor, often by being withdrawn or petulant.
- Sullen; moody: Refers to a state of being gloomy, silent, and bad-tempered due to annoyance or disappointment.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đứa bé ngồi cả quẫy trong góc phòng. (The child sat sulking in the corner of the room.)
- Đừng có cả quẫy như thế, hãy nói ra điều gì làm con buồn đi. (Don't be so sullen, say what's upsetting you.)
- Sau khi bị mẹ mắng, nó mặt mày cả quẫy cả ngày. (After being scolded by his mother, he wore a sullen expression all day.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used to describe the demeanor or facial expression of someone who is silently upset and refusing to engage cheerfully.
Variants and Related Words
- Lầm lì (adj): Taciturn, sullen; often implies a more permanent or character-based quiet gloominess.
- Bĩu môi (v): To pout; the physical action of pushing out one's lips to show annoyance.
Synonyms
- Sulky: Morose, bad-tempered, and resentful.
- Pouting: Showing childish irritation by thrusting out the lips.
- Sullen: Bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.
Related Idioms
- Mặt cả quẫy: To have a sulky/sullen face.
- Nó bước vào với mặt cả quẫy, không chào ai. (He walked in with a sulky face, not greeting anyone.)