lều nghều

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Gawky; ungainly; awkward: Describes a person, especially their limbs (arms and legs), as appearing clumsy, uncoordinated, and lacking grace or agility in movement. It implies a certain stiffness and a lack of dexterity.
    • Lanky and clumsy: Often suggests a tall, thin physique that moves in an awkward, ungraceful manner.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Cậu bé cao lên nhanh nên trông hơi lều nghều. (The boy grew tall quickly so he looks a bit gawky.)
    • Anh ấy cầm đồ vật bằng đôi tay lều nghều. (He holds objects with his clumsy hands.)
    • Dáng đi lều nghều của chàng trai trẻ. (The young man's ungainly walk.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "lều nghều" is often used to describe the transitional, awkward physical stage of adolescence when limbs seem to grow faster than one's coordination.
  • It can describe not just a person's inherent physique, but also a specific instance of awkward handling or movement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vụng về (adj): Clumsy, inept. This is a more general synonym for clumsiness in action or social situations, whereas "lều nghều" is more specifically physical and visual.
  • Ngượng nghịu (adj): Awkward, bashful. This focuses more on social awkwardness or embarrassment rather than physical gawkiness.
Synonyms
  • Gawky: Awkwardly tall and thin.
  • Ungainly: Lacking grace or ease of movement; awkward.
  • Clumsy: Awkward in movement or handling things.
  • Maladroit: Ineffective or bungling; clumsy.
Related Idioms
  • While "lều nghều" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is descriptive and often used in phrases like "tay chân lều nghều" (gawky limbs) or "dáng người lều nghều" (a gawky stature).