nhì nhèo
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Definition
Verb: - To importune or pester someone by talking in a persistent, whining, or nagging manner, often about a trivial or repeated request. - To whine or nag repetitively in an annoying, high-pitched, or complaining voice.
Usage Examples
- (The child kept whining to buy a new toy.)
- (She nagged incessantly about the salary issue.)
- (Stop pestering me, I can't help you.)
Advanced Usage
- The verb often implies a tone of voice that is both irritating and pleading, typically used in contexts involving children making demands or adults complaining about minor issues.
- It carries a negative connotation, suggesting the speaker finds the behavior bothersome and unreasonable.
Variants and Related Words
- Lải nhải (v): To chatter or prattle on repetitively and tiresomely. While similar, can be more about meaningless talk, whereas specifically involves pestering requests or complaints.
- Càu nhàu (v): To grumble or grouse, often in a low, discontented manner, but without the same persistent, high-pitched pleading quality as .
Synonyms
- Pester: To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions.
- Nag: To annoy or irritate someone with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging.
- Whine: To complain in a feeble, petulant, or tiresome way.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Nhì nhèo đòi hỏi: To nag and demand.
- Khách hàng nhì nhèo đòi hỏi quá nhiều điều khoản. (The customer nagged and demanded too many terms.)