tuồng luông
Definition
- Adjective:
- Sloppy / Untidy: Describes a state of disorder, messiness, or lack of organization, often applied to physical spaces or personal conduct.
- Careless / Haphazard: Refers to a manner or behavior that is negligent, lacking in care, discipline, or proper attention.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Nhà cửa tuồng luông. (The house is sloppy/untidy.)
- Tính nết tuồng luông. (A careless/haphazard disposition.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is considered somewhat literary or formal and is often used to criticize a state of disorder or a lack of refinement.
Variants and Related Words
- Bừa bãi (adj): messy, disorderly. A more common synonym.
- Cẩu thả (adj): slovenly, slipshod. Often refers to careless work or appearance.
Synonyms
- Untidy
- Messy
- Disorderly
- Careless
- Haphazard
Related Idioms
- While "tuồng luông" itself is not typically part of a set idiom, it conveys a similar meaning to the idiom "ăn ở bừa bãi": to live in a slovenly manner.