nhoe nhoé
Definition
- Adjective:
- Whining, sniveling, or crying in a persistent, irritating, and often tearful manner: Describes the act of crying or complaining with a weak, nasal, and annoying sound, typically associated with children or petulant behavior. It implies a lack of stoicism and an attempt to gain attention or sympathy through fussy tears.
- Blurred, smeared, or runny (in appearance): Describes something, especially writing, makeup, or a wet surface, that has become messy, indistinct, or streaked, often due to moisture like tears or rain.
Usage Examples
- Adjective (describing crying):
- Đứa trẻ nhoe nhoé đòi mua đồ chơi. (The child was whining and sniveling, demanding to buy a toy.)
- Cô ấy nhoe nhoé kể về chuyện không vui. (She sniveled while telling the unhappy story.)
- Adjective (describing a blurred state):
- Chữ viết bị nhoe nhoé vì mưa. (The handwriting was blurred because of the rain.)
- Lớp son của cô ấy đã nhoe nhoé. (Her lipstick had smeared.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a negative connotation of disapproval towards the weak, fussy, or messy state being described. It is more commonly used in spoken or informal contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhoe nhóe: A variant form with the same meaning.
- Nhè nhè (v): To whine or cry softly and persistently.
- Lè nhè (v): To complain or speak in a drawn-out, annoying manner.
Synonyms
- Whine: To complain in a feeble or petulant way.
- Snivel: To cry and sniff in a tearful, weak way.
- Blubber: To cry noisily and uncontrollably.
- Smeared: Marked with a streak or stain.
Related Idioms
- Nhoe nhoé như rắn bắt ngóe: (To whine/cry) like a snake catching an eel. An idiom describing extremely loud, chaotic, and persistent crying or complaining.
- Thằng bé khóc nhoe nhoé như rắn bắt ngóe. (The boy was crying noisily and persistently.)