lớ quớ
Definition
- Adjective:
- Clumsy, awkward, or inept: Describes a person who is physically awkward, uncoordinated, or lacking in grace, often resulting in minor accidents or social discomfort.
- Fumbling or bumbling: Refers to actions that are poorly executed due to nervousness, inexperience, or a lack of skill, creating an impression of incompetence.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy trông thật lớ quớ khi lần đầu tập đi xe đạp. (He looked so clumsy when he first practiced riding a bicycle.)
- Cô ấy cảm thấy lớ quớ trong bữa tiệc sang trọng. (She felt awkward at the fancy party.)
- Đừng có lớ quớ mà làm đổ ly nước. (Don't be so clumsy and spill the glass of water.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a gentle, slightly humorous criticism rather than harsh condemnation. It is frequently used to describe someone's temporary state of fluster or a specific awkward action, not necessarily their permanent character.
Variants and Related Words
- Vụng về (adj): Clumsy, inept. A more common synonym with a similar meaning.
- Lóng ngóng (adj): Awkward, gawky. Emphasizes tall, ungainly, or uncoordinated movements.
Synonyms
- Clumsy: Lacking physical coordination.
- Awkward: Causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience.
- Bumbling: Acting in a confused or inept way.
- Gauche: Lacking social grace; tactless.
Related Idioms
- While "lớ quớ" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is used in contexts similar to:
- Tay chân lóng ngóng: To be all thumbs (literally: "awkward hands and feet").
- Cậu ấy tay chân lóng ngóng, lớ quớ hết cả lên. (He's all thumbs, completely clumsy.)