Definition

Adjective: - Saucy, pert, disrespectful: Describes behavior, typically of a woman, that is impudent, cheeky, or shows a lack of proper respect and obedience towards superiors, especially within family relationships. It implies being rude, defiant, and not conforming to expected decorum or rules.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy bị mắng vì thái độ lăng loàn với bề trên. (She was scolded for her saucy attitude towards her elders.)
  • Người con dâu lăng loàn ấy không được lòng gia đình nhà chồng. (That disrespectful daughter-in-law is not favored by her husband's family.)
  • Đừng có lăng loàn khi người lớn đang nói chuyện. (Don't be pert when adults are talking.)

Advanced Usage

• The term lăng loàn is often used in a traditional or conservative context to criticize a woman's behavior as being improperly bold, defiant, or lacking in filial piety, particularly towards parents-in-law or elders.
• It carries a strong negative connotation and is used to describe a breach of hierarchical social or family norms.

Variants and Related Words

• Lăng nhăng (adj): This is a different, though sometimes confused, word meaning "philandering," "promiscuous," or "frivolous" (often in romantic contexts). It does not mean "disrespectful to superiors."
• Hỗn xược (adj): Insolent, impudent. A stronger, more general synonym for rude and disrespectful behavior.
• Xấc xược (adj): Cheeky, impudent. Similar to hỗn xược.

Synonyms

• Saucy: Cheeky, impudent in a bold way.
• Pert: Lively in a bold or disrespectful manner.
• Disrespectful: Showing a lack of respect.
• Insolent: Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
• Impudent: Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• Lăng loàn với mẹ chồng: To be saucy/disrespectful towards one's mother-in-law. This is a classic example of the term's usage.
• Thói lăng loàn: The habit or trait of being saucy/pert.

adj

1. saucy, pert