Definition

1. 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.)

1. Fuss about (ina ridiculous fashion)
   • Múa may quay cuồng, như múa máy (ý mạnh hơn)