múa may
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Definition
- Verb:
- To fuss about / to flail about: To move one's body, especially arms and hands, in an exaggerated, uncontrolled, and often ridiculous or pointless manner.
- To gesticulate wildly: To make vigorous, dramatic, and often excessive gestures, typically expressing strong but unfocused emotion.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Đứa trẻ múa may trong công viên. (The child was flailing about in the park.)
- Anh ta múa may khi tranh luận. (He gesticulates wildly when arguing.)
- Đừng có múa may ở đây! (Stop fussing about here!)
Advanced Usage
- "múa may quay cuồng": To whirl or spin around while flailing; to be in a frantic, chaotic state of agitation.
- Cô ấy múa may quay cuồng vì tức giận. (She was whirling around in a frenzy because of anger.)
Variants and Related Words
- Múa máy (v): A stronger, more emphatic variant of "múa may," implying even more ridiculous or frantic movement.
- Nó đang múa máy như bị ma nhập. (He's flailing about as if possessed.)
Synonyms
- Flail: To wave or swing wildly.
- Gesticulate: To gesture dramatically.
- Fuss: To busy oneself restlessly.
Related Idioms
- Múa may như làm xiếc: To act/show off like a circus performer (implying ridiculous, attention-seeking behavior).
- Anh ta cứ múa may như làm xiếc trước đám đông. (He kept showing off like a circus performer in front of the crowd.)
- Fuss about (ina ridiculous fashion)
- Múa may quay cuồng, như múa máy (ý mạnh hơn)