tưng bốc

Mọi người thường tưng bốc anh ấy vì thành tích xuất sắc.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To flatter / to praise excessively: The primary meaning of "tưng bốc" is to compliment someone in an exaggerated, insincere, or overly enthusiastic manner, often to gain favor or advantage. It is a regional variant of the more standard term "tâng bốc."

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ta luôn tưng bốc sếp để được thăng chức. (He always flatters the boss to get a promotion.)
  • Đừng tưng bốc tôi quá như vậy. (Don't flatter me so much.)
  • Bài báo đó tưng bốc ngôi sao điện ảnh một cách thái quá. (That article praised the movie star excessively.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "tưng bốc" often carries a negative connotation, implying that the praise is not genuine and is motivated by self-interest.

Variants and Related Words

• Tâng bốc (v): The standard, more common form of "tưng bốc," with the same meaning of excessive flattery.
  • Họ chỉ tâng bốc nhau vì lợi ích cá nhân. (They only flatter each other for personal gain.)

Synonyms

• Flatter: To praise someone excessively, especially from motives of self-interest.
• Adulate: To show excessive admiration or devotion.
• Butter up (informal): To flatter someone to gain their favor.

Related Idioms

• Nịnh hót / tán tụng: These are related terms for flattery and fawning praise, often used in similar contexts.
  • Anh ấy giỏi nghệ thuật nịnh hót. (He is skilled in the art of flattery.)