kịch cỡm
Definition
- Adjective:
- Absurd, ridiculous, or farcical: Describes something that is laughably exaggerated, illogical, or incongruous, often to the point of being offensive or in poor taste. It implies a situation, behavior, or thing that is a mockery or a grotesque parody of what is normal or serious.
- Burlesque: In a theatrical or literary context, it can refer to a style that is comically exaggerated and ludicrous.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Tình huống đó thật kịch cỡm và không thể tin nổi. (That situation was utterly absurd and unbelievable.)
- Bộ trang phục của anh ta trông thật kịch cỡm trong bữa tiệc trang trọng. (His outfit looked utterly ridiculous at the formal party.)
- Vở kịch có một kết thúc kịch cỡm. (The play had a farcical ending.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a strong negative connotation, criticizing something for being not just funny, but tastelessly, offensively, or embarrassingly over-the-top.
- Lời xin lỗi của họ thật kịch cỡm và thiếu chân thành. (Their apology was a ridiculous farce and lacked sincerity.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kịch (n): drama, play. While "kịch" means a serious play, "kịch cỡm" twists this to mean a mockery of seriousness.
- Lố bịch (adj): grotesque, ridiculous. A close synonym with a similar meaning.
Synonyms
- Absurd: Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
- Farcical: Resembling a farce; ludicrous.
- Preposterous: Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd.
- Grotesque: Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- While "kịch cỡm" itself is often used as a standalone descriptive phrase, it can be part of expressions like:
- Một màn kịch cỡm: A farcical scene/act.
- Cuộc họp biến thành một màn kịch cỡm. (The meeting turned into a farcical scene.)
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(địa phương) như kịch cỡm
