lôm côm
Definition
Adjective:
- Sloppy, slipshod, or poorly done: Describes work, actions, or results that are careless, unprofessional, or of low quality, lacking thoroughness or precision.
- Amateurish or clumsy: Refers to a manner or performance that is unskilled, awkward, or not up to standard.
Adverb:
- In a sloppy or careless manner: Describes doing something haphazardly, without proper care or attention to detail.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Công việc này làm lôm côm quá! (This work is done so sloppily!)
- Bài văn của nó viết lôm côm, khó hiểu. (His essay is poorly written and hard to understand.)
- Adverb:
- Nó làm lôm côm rồi bỏ đi. (He did it carelessly and then left.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used to criticize the quality of an action or its outcome, implying a lack of seriousness, skill, or dedication.
- Can describe physical work, intellectual work (like writing or planning), or general behavior.
Variants and Related Words
- Cẩu thả (adj): Negligent, sloppy. Often interchangeable with "lôm côm" but can imply a stronger sense of irresponsibility.
- Qua loa (adj/adv): Perfunctory, done superficially to get it over with.
Synonyms
- Sloppy: Marked by a lack of care or neatness.
- Slipshod: Characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization.
- Shoddy: Poorly made or done.
- Amateurish: Lacking professional skill or expertise.
Related Idioms
- Làm cho xong chuyện: To do something just to get it over with, closely related to the manner implied by "lôm côm".
- Đừng làm lôm côm cho xong chuyện. (Don't do it sloppily just to get it over with.)