Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Trivial / Insignificant: Describes something as having little importance, value, or seriousness; a matter not worth serious consideration.
   • Frivolous / Nonsensical: Refers to talk, stories, or actions that are silly, lack substance, or are without a sensible basis.

2. Noun (colloquial):

   • Trivial matter / Nonsense: Used to refer to an insignificant issue or a piece of frivolous talk.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • Đừng bận tâm, đó chỉ là chuyện tầm phèo. (Don't worry, that's just a trivial matter.)
  • Lời đồn đó hoàn toàn tầm phèo. (That rumor is complete nonsense.)

• Noun:

  • Anh ta suốt ngày nói toàn tầm phèo. (He talks nonsense all day long.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used dismissively to belittle the importance of a subject, conversation, or rumor.
• Commonly appears in informal, spoken language rather than formal writing.

Variants and Related Words

• Tầm phào (adj): A direct variant with identical meaning (trivial, nonsensical).
  • Chuyện tầm phào ấy không đáng tin. (That nonsensical story is not credible.)

Synonyms

• Trivial: Of little value or importance.
• Frivolous: Not having any serious purpose or value.
• Nonsensical: Having no meaning; making no sense.

Related Idioms

• Chuyện tầm phèo: A common phrase meaning "trivial/nonsensical talk or business."
  • Cả buổi họp chỉ bàn toàn chuyện tầm phèo. (The entire meeting was spent discussing only trivial matters.)