lớ xớ
Definition
Adjective:
- Meddlesome; officious; interfering in a clumsy or annoying way: Describes a person who intrudes into others' affairs without invitation or necessity, often in a bothersome or awkward manner.
- Clumsily intrusive; being where one is not wanted or needed: Refers to an unwelcome physical presence or interference in a situation.
Adverb:
- In a meddling or intrusively clumsy way: Describes the manner of acting by interfering or poking one's nose into matters without tact.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Đứa bé đừng có lớ xớ vào chuyện của người lớn. (The child shouldn't be meddlesome in adult matters.)
- Anh ta lúc nào cũng tỏ ra lớ xớ trước mặt sếp. (He always appears clumsily intrusive in front of the boss.)
Adverb:
- Nó cứ đi lớ xớ trong bếp khi mẹ đang nấu ăn. (He keeps wandering around intrusively in the kitchen while mom is cooking.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a strong negative connotation, criticizing someone for their lack of awareness, discretion, or respect for boundaries. It implies the action is both unwelcome and poorly executed.
Variants and Related Words
- Tấp tểnh: (Adjective/Adverb) Similar meaning of being meddlesome or fussily intrusive. Often used in the same context as "lớ xớ".
Synonyms
- Meddlesome: Inclined to interfere in others' affairs.
- Intrusive: Causing disruption by unwelcome involvement.
- Officious: Asserting authority or interference in an annoying way.
Related Idioms
- Lớ xớ chân lớ xớ tay: To be all hands and feet; to be physically clumsy and intrusive.
- Nó làm gì cũng lớ xớ chân lớ xớ tay. (He does everything in a clumsy, meddlesome way.)