xấu òm
Definition
- Adjective:
- Extremely ugly or unattractive: A colloquial and emphatic term used to describe a person, object, or situation that is considered very bad-looking or aesthetically displeasing. The word "òm" intensifies the meaning of "xấu" (bad/ugly).
- Very bad or terrible: Can be extended to describe something of very poor quality, negative character, or an unfavorable situation.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cái áo đó xấu òm, đừng mua. (That shirt is extremely ugly, don't buy it.)
- Bộ phim này diễn viên đóng xấu òm. (The acting in this movie is terrible.)
- Thời tiết hôm nay xấu òm. (The weather today is awful.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is informal and often used in spoken Vietnamese for emphasis. It carries a stronger negative connotation than "xấu" alone.
- It can be used humorously or hyperbolically among friends but may be considered rude or blunt in formal contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Xấu (adj): Bad, ugly.
- Cô ấy nghĩ mình xấu. (She thinks she is ugly.)
- Xấu xí (adj): Ugly, unsightly.
- Tòa nhà cũ trông rất xấu xí. (The old building looks very unsightly.)
Synonyms
- Very ugly: Extremely unattractive in appearance.
- Hideous: Ugly or repulsive to look at.
- Awful: Very bad or unpleasant.
Related Idioms
- While "xấu òm" itself is a fixed colloquial phrase, it is not typically part of a longer idiom. Its usage is as a standalone intensifier.