xắc xói

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Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Naggingly critical; carping: Describes a person who habitually finds fault in a petty, annoying, or nitpicking manner.
   • Sarcastic; caustic: Refers to speech or behavior that is sharply critical in a bitter or cutting way.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy có tính xắc xói, lúc nào cũng chê bai người khác. (She has a naggingly critical nature, always finding fault with others.)
  • Anh ta trả lời bằng một giọng xắc xói. (He answered in a caustic tone.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a persistent, irritating quality to the criticism, not just a single critical remark. It suggests a tendency or character trait.

Variants and Related Words

• Xoi mói (adj): To pry or probe intrusively; sometimes used in a similar critical context.
  • Bà ấy hay xoi mói chuyện của hàng xóm. (She often pries into the neighbors' affairs.)

Synonyms

• Hypercritical: Excessively and unreasonably critical.
• Nitpicking: Looking for small, unimportant errors or faults.
• Carping: Constantly complaining or finding fault in an irritating way.

Related Idioms

• Miệng xắc xói: A "caustic mouth"; used to describe someone who speaks in a sharply critical or sarcastic manner.
  • Đừng nghe lời cô ta, cô ta có miệng xắc xói lắm. (Don't listen to her, she has a very caustic mouth.)