khỉ gió
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Definition
- Noun:
- A mischievous or naughty person, especially a child: "khỉ gió" is a colloquial, mildly scolding term used to refer to someone, often a child, who is being silly, mischievous, or annoying. It carries a tone of affectionate annoyance rather than serious anger.
- A rascal, a scamp: It can describe a person who is playfully troublesome or a bit of a rogue.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thằng bé này đúng là đồ khỉ gió, nghịch hết cả đồ chơi lên. (This boy is such a little rascal, messing up all the toys.)
- Đừng có làm trò khỉ gió nữa! (Stop being such a silly monkey!/Stop messing around!)
Advanced Usage
- The term is inherently informal and familiar. It is often used by adults (parents, grandparents, older siblings) when talking to or about children who are being playfully naughty.
- While "khỉ" means monkey, the phrase "khỉ gió" as a whole functions as a fixed colloquial expression. It is not used to literally describe a type of monkey or wind.
Variants and Related Words
- Khỉ: (noun) Monkey. The base word, which can also be used informally to call someone mischievous (e.g., - You little monkey!).
- Khí gió: (noun) This is the etymological origin, meaning "wind air" or "capriciousness," but it is archaic and not commonly used in modern speech. "Khỉ gió" is the prevalent, colloquial form.
- Nghịch như giặc: (idiomatic phrase) To be very naughty/mischievous. A stronger synonym for describing extremely unruly behavior.
Synonyms
- Đồ nghịch ngợm: Mischievous thing/child.
- Đểu giả: (stronger, more negative) A deceitful or nasty person.
- Ranh con: Brat, imp (refers to a cheeky child).
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Làm trò khỉ gió: To act like a rascal; to play foolish/mischievous tricks.
- Nó suốt ngày chỉ biết làm trò khỉ gió. (He/She spends all day just playing foolish tricks.)
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