nới tức
Definition
- Verb:
- To tease / to provoke playfully: The primary meaning of "nới tức" is to intentionally and playfully annoy or provoke someone, often to get a reaction, without serious malicious intent. It is similar to ribbing or kidding.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Đừng nới tức nó nữa, nó sắp khóc đấy. (Stop teasing him; he's about to cry.)
- Bọn trẻ thích nới tức nhau. (The kids like to tease each other.)
- Anh ấy chỉ nới tức bạn thôi, đừng giận. (He was just provoking you playfully; don't be angry.)
Advanced Usage
- The action of "nới tức" often occurs among friends, siblings, or people with a familiar relationship. The goal is usually humorous interaction, though it can sometimes lead to real irritation if taken too far.
Variants and Related Words
- Trêu chọc (v): to tease, to joke around with someone. This is a more common and standard synonym for "nới tức."
- Nó hay trêu chọc bạn cùng lớp. (He often teases his classmates.)
Synonyms
- Tease: to make fun of or provoke playfully.
- Rib: to joke or tease good-naturedly.
- Provoke (playfully): to stir up a reaction for amusement.
Related Idioms
- Chọc tức: This is a near-identical phrase meaning to tease or annoy.
- Thôi đừng chọc tức nó! (Come on, stop teasing him!)