thay lảy
Definition
- Adjective (Adjectival phrase):
- Protruding awkwardly or unsightly: Describes something, often a body part like an extra finger, that sticks out in an ungainly, conspicuous, and unnatural manner.
- Located precariously on the very edge: Describes a position that is right on the outer rim or border of something, often implying a sense of exposure or instability.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Ngón tay thừa mọc thay lảy ở cạnh ngón tay cái. (The extra finger grew protruding awkwardly next to the thumb.)
- Đứa trẻ đứng thay lảy ở bờ giếng. (The child stood right on the very edge of the well.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is highly descriptive and often carries a negative connotation of something being out of place, superfluous, or dangerously positioned.
Variants and Related Words
- Thừa thãi (adj): redundant, superfluous.
- Lỏng lẻo (adj): loose, unstable.
- Nhô ra (v): to protrude, to stick out.
Synonyms
- Jutting out: extending out sharply.
- Unsightly protrusion: something that sticks out in an ugly way.
- Perched precariously: situated in an unstable position on the edge.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Thừa thãi thay lảy: An intensified phrase emphasizing something is not only superfluous but also conspicuously and awkwardly out of place.
- Cái ống nước đó lắp thừa thãi thay lảy trên tường. (That water pipe was installed completely superfluous and awkwardly protruding on the wall.)