Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Impudent, saucy, or insolent: Describes a disrespectful attitude, often shown through rude or cheeky speech or behavior, typically from someone younger towards someone older or in authority.
   • Flippant or cocky: Refers to a bold, overconfident, and lackadaisical manner that shows a lack of proper respect or seriousness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Thằng bé trả lời lấc láo với bố mẹ. (The boy answered his parents impudently.)
  • Nó có cái nhìn rất lấc láo. (He has a very cocky look.)
  • Đừng có lấc láo với người lớn! (Don't be insolent to your elders!)

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used to describe the specific tone, facial expression, or demeanor of a child or subordinate who is being defiantly disrespectful. It implies a deliberate crossing of social boundaries regarding age and authority.

Variants and Related Words

• Lấc cấc (adj): A synonym with the same meaning of being impudent or cheeky. It is less commonly used than "lấc láo."
  • Thái độ lấc cấc của nó không được chấp nhận. (His cheeky attitude is unacceptable.)

Synonyms

• Impudent: Showing a lack of respect.
• Insolent: Rudely disrespectful.
• Saucy: Cheeky, especially in a lively or amusing way.
• Flippant: Not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Related Idioms

• While "lấc láo" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, the behavior it describes is central to common reprimands, such as (To speak impudently).
  • Mày mà còn ăn nói lấc láo nữa là bị phạt đấy. (If you keep speaking impudently, you will be punished.)