tưng tức
Definition
- Adjective:
- Slightly angry or annoyed: A state of mild irritation or being somewhat upset, often due to a minor offense or frustration. It describes a low-intensity, simmering feeling of displeasure.
- Huffy, miffed, in a slight huff: Conveys a sense of being offended or sulking, typically without a major outburst of anger.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cô ấy cảm thấy tưng tức vì bị phớt lờ. (She felt slightly annoyed because she was ignored.)
- Đừng có vẻ mặt tưng tức như thế, chuyện nhỏ thôi mà. (Don't look so miffed; it's just a small matter.)
- Anh ấy tưng tức bỏ đi mà không nói lời nào. (He left in a huff without saying a word.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often describes a reactive, somewhat childish, or petulant state of annoyance that is visible in one's demeanor or expression. It implies the person is sulking or nursing a minor grievance.
Variants and Related Words
- Tức (adj): Angry, indignant. "Tưng tức" is a reduplicative and less intense form of "tức."
- Tức tối (adj): Furious, very angry. This is a stronger and more intense emotion than "tưng tức."
Synonyms
- Miffed: Slightly annoyed or offended.
- Peeved: Irritated or annoyed.
- In a huff: In a fit of petty annoyance or anger.
- Sulky: Morose, bad-tempered, and resentful.
Related Idioms
- Tưng tức như con chi chi: (To be annoyed) like a little bird. This idiom humorously emphasizes a petty or childish state of sulking.
- Nghe thấy thế, nó tưng tức như con chi chi. (Hearing that, he got as sulky as a little bird.)