lố bịch
Definition
- Adjective:
- Ridiculous, ludicrous, absurd: Describes something (appearance, behavior, speech, style) that deviates so extremely from the norm or good taste that it becomes laughable, worthy of mockery or scorn. It implies a conspicuous and offensive lack of appropriateness.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Bộ trang phục đó trông thật lố bịch. (That outfit looks utterly ridiculous.)
- Anh ta có những cử chỉ rất lố bịch. (He has very ludicrous mannerisms.)
- Lời biện minh của họ nghe thật lố bịch. (Their excuse sounds absolutely absurd.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "lố bịch" carries a strong negative judgment. It is not used for simple, harmless silliness but for something perceived as outrageously, embarrassingly, or offensively foolish.
- It can describe concepts, ideas, or situations, not just physical appearances.
- Toàn bộ tình huống trở nên lố bịch. (The entire situation became farcical.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lố (adj): Often used similarly to "lố bịch" but can be slightly less intense, meaning "over-the-top," "excessive," or "tastelessly showy."
- Ăn mặc lố. (To dress in a tastelessly flashy way.)
Synonyms
- Ridiculous: Deserving or inviting mockery.
- Ludicrous: So foolish as to be amusing.
- Absurd: Wildly unreasonable or illogical.
- Preposterous: Contrary to reason or common sense.
- Farcical: Resembling a farce; absurd and ridiculous.
Related Idioms
- Trò hề lố bịch: A ridiculous farce.
- Phiên tòa biến thành một trò hề lố bịch. (The trial turned into a ridiculous farce.)