ngàu
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Cool, awesome, impressive: "ngàu" is a slang term used to describe something or someone that is exceptionally cool, stylish, impressive, or tough in a positive way. It often conveys a sense of admiration.
- Angry, fierce (archaic/regional): In some older or regional contexts, "ngàu" can describe a state of anger or fierceness, but this usage is now rare and largely superseded by the slang meaning.
Usage Examples
- Adjective (Modern Slang):
- Chiếc xe mới của anh ấy trông thật ngàu. (His new car looks really cool.)
- Phong cách của cô ấy lúc nào cũng ngàu. (Her style is always awesome.)
- Adjective (Archaic/Regional):
- Anh ta trông mặt rất ngàu. (He looks very angry.) [Note: This usage is uncommon.]
Advanced Usage
- "ngầu lòi": An intensified form meaning "extremely cool" or "badass."
- Phần trình diễn của ban nhạc tối qua ngầu lòi! (The band's performance last night was extremely cool!)
- Used predominantly in informal spoken language, social media, and youth culture. It is not typically used in formal writing.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngầu (Main Variant): This is the standard and more common spelling of the slang term. "Ngàu" is a less common variant.
- Anh ấy là một tay đua ngầu. (He is a cool racer.)
- Chất: Another slang synonym for "cool" or "awesome."
- Cứng: Literally "hard" or "tough," used similarly in slang to mean "impressive" or "resilient."
Synonyms
- Tuyệt vời: Wonderful, excellent.
- Ấn tượng: Impressive.
- Bảnh bao (slang): Stylish, dashing.
Related Idioms
- "Làm màu": To show off, to try to look cool (can have a slightly negative connotation).
- Đừng có làm màu nữa! (Stop showing off!)
- "Chất lừ": Very cool, top-notch (slang).
- Bộ phim này chất lừ. (This movie is top-notch cool.)
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