Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Nonsensical, ridiculous, or trivial: Used to describe speech, stories, or matters that are foolish, absurd, or of little importance. It implies a lack of seriousness or substance.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đừng nói những chuyện thào lao. (Don't talk about nonsensical things.)
  • Câu chuyện đó nghe thật thào lao. (That story sounds utterly ridiculous.)
  • Anh ta cứ kể mãi mấy chuyện thào lao. (He keeps telling trivial stories.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used in informal, colloquial speech to dismiss or criticize idle chatter or baseless talk.

Variants and Related Words

• Tào lao (adj): A more common variant with identical meaning: nonsensical, absurd.
  • Lý do của anh ta hoàn toàn tào lao. (His reason is completely absurd.)

Synonyms

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

Related Idioms

• Chuyện thào lao / tào lao: Nonsensical talk or trivial matters.
  • Chúng ta không có thời gian cho mấy chuyện thào lao. (We don't have time for such trivial matters.)