Definition

1. Verb:
   • To grab or snatch indiscriminately or hastily: To take things in a careless, random, or greedy manner, often without proper selection or consideration.
   • To speak or act recklessly and without basis: To make statements or accusations wildly, without evidence or proper thought.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Đừng có vơ váo đồ đạc của người khác như thế! (Don't just grab other people's stuff like that!)
  • Nó vơ váo mấy cái bánh trên đĩa rồi chạy mất. (He snatched a few cakes from the plate and ran off.)
  • Anh ta cứ vơ váo buộc tội mọi người mà không có chứng cớ. (He keeps making reckless accusations against everyone without evidence.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a strong negative connotation, implying a lack of propriety, discernment, or honesty in the action. It describes behavior that is seen as chaotic, selfish, or thoughtless.

Variants and Related Words

• Vơ (v): To gather, to collect, or to scoop up. This is the root verb, while "vơ váo" adds the sense of hastiness and indiscrimination.
  • Cô ấy vơ sách vào cặp. (She gathered the books into her bag.)

Synonyms

• To snatch: To seize hastily or eagerly.
• To grab indiscriminately: To take things randomly and without care.
• To make wild accusations: To assert blame recklessly.

Related Idioms

• Ăn nói vơ váo: To speak recklessly or irresponsibly; to talk nonsense.
  • Đừng ăn nói vơ váo nếu không biết sự thật. (Don't speak recklessly if you don't know the truth.)