mèng
Definition
- Adjective (slang, vulgar):
- Very bad; poor; lousy; of very low quality: Used to describe something as extremely inferior, shoddy, or disappointing.
- Mediocre; subpar: Indicates something is of a low standard or unsatisfactory level.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đôi giày mèng. (A pair of lousy shoes.)
- Kết quả mèng. (Mediocre results.)
- Cái máy tính này mèng quá, dùng một lúc là hỏng. (This computer is so lousy; it broke after a short while.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "mèng" is considered informal, vulgar, and strongly negative. It is typically used in casual, colloquial speech to express strong disapproval or contempt for the quality of an object, outcome, or situation.
Variants and Related Words
- Tồi (adj): Bad, poor (standard term, less vulgar).
- Xấu (adj): Bad, ugly (standard term).
- Dở tệ (adj, informal): Terrible, awful.
Synonyms
- Lousy: Very poor or bad.
- Shoddy: Badly made or done.
- Crappy (vulgar slang): Of extremely poor quality.
- Substandard: Below the required standard.
Related Idioms
- No common idioms specifically use the word "mèng." Its usage is generally direct and descriptive.