toáng
Definition
Verb:
- To make a loud noise or uproar; to clamor: To shout, yell, or create a noisy disturbance, often in a disruptive or attention-seeking manner.
- To kick up a fuss; to make a scene: To complain or protest loudly and publicly about something, often perceived as minor.
Adjective (in certain contexts):
- Loud and public: Describing speech or action that is done openly and in a loud, indiscreet manner.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Chỉ vì một lỗi nhỏ, anh ta đã toáng lên giữa cuộc họp. (Just because of a small mistake, he kicked up a fuss in the middle of the meeting.)
- Đám trẻ con toáng lên khi chơi đùa. (The children made a loud uproar while playing.)
- Adjective (contextual):
- Anh ấy có tính hay nói toáng mọi chuyện ra. (He has a habit of talking about everything in a loud and public manner.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a negative connotation, implying that the noise or complaint is excessive, unnecessary, or disruptive. It is frequently used in informal, spoken language.
Variants and Related Words
- Làm toáng (v): A phrase reinforcing the act of making a noisy scene.
- Cô ấy làm toáng cả siêu thị lên vì giá cả. (She made a huge scene in the supermarket over the prices.)
Synonyms
- To make a racket: To create a loud, disturbing noise.
- To raise hell: To complain or protest very loudly and angrily.
- To clamor: To shout loudly and insistently.
Related Idioms
- Toáng lên: This is the most common phrasal form, meaning to suddenly start making a loud noise or fuss.
- Nghe tin đó, bà ấy toáng lên khóc lóc. (Hearing that news, she burst out crying and making a scene.)