Definition

1. Verb:
   • To talk nonsense; to speak foolishly: The primary meaning of "nói bậy" is to say things that are silly, illogical, or without sense.
   • To talk rubbish; to talk trash: It refers to uttering statements that are considered stupid, inappropriate, or lacking in seriousness.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Đừng có nói bậy! (Don't talk nonsense!)
  • Nó chỉ đang nói bậy thôi, đừng tin. (He's just talking rubbish, don't believe it.)
  • Mấy đứa trẻ hay nói bậy khi chúng mệt. (Children often talk foolishly when they are tired.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can imply a mild scolding or reprimand for saying something improper or silly, often used by adults towards children.
• It can describe casual, unserious conversation where facts are disregarded.

Variants and Related Words

• Lời nói bậy bạ (n): Foolish nonsense; silly talk.
  • Bỏ qua những lời nói bậy bạ của nó đi. (Ignore his foolish nonsense.)

Synonyms

• To talk nonsense: To speak in a senseless or foolish way.
• To talk rubbish/trash: To say things that are worthless or untrue.
• To babble: To talk rapidly in a foolish or confused way.

Related Idioms

• While "nói bậy" itself is a common phrase, it is often used in the imperative form "" as a set expression meaning "Don't talk nonsense!" or "Watch your language!"

verb

1. to talk nonsense
   • lời nói bậy bạ
     foolish nonsense