vui miệng
Definition
- Adjective:
- To be carried away by the flow of conversation; to speak more than one intended: The primary meaning describes a state where one continues talking, often revealing things they did not plan to, because they are caught up in the enjoyment or excitement of the conversation.
- To say something casually or without much thought, often due to a pleasant mood: It can refer to making an offhand comment, promise, or remark simply because one is in a good mood at that moment.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Tôi chỉ vui miệng hứa đùa thôi, đừng tin nhé. (I just said it casually as a joke, don't believe it.)
- Bà ấy vui miệng kể chuyện gia đình cho mọi người nghe. (She got carried away telling everyone her family stories.)
- Anh ấy vui miệng khen món ăn, nên chủ nhà rất phấn khởi. (He impulsively praised the food because he was in a good mood, so the host was very pleased.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a slight nuance of something said being less serious, reliable, or considered than if it were said deliberately. It implies the words were spurred by the immediate social context and mood rather than deep intention.
Variants and Related Words
- Nói vui (v): to say something in jest; to joke verbally.
- Anh ấy chỉ nói vui vậy thôi, đừng bận tâm. (He was just saying it in fun, don't worry about it.)
Synonyms
- To be talkative (in the moment): to feel inclined to talk more than usual.
- To speak offhandedly: to say something without prior thought or preparation.
- To get carried away (in conversation): to lose self-restraint in what one says due to excitement.
Related Idioms
- Vui miệng hứa đại: to make a rash promise when in high spirits.
- Đừng vui miệng hứa đại rồi sau này không giữ được. (Don't make a rash promise when you're in a good mood and then fail to keep it later.)