xằng bậy

Một đứa trẻ đang vẽ xằng bậy lên tường.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Nonsensical, absurd, or ridiculous: Refers to speech, ideas, or behavior that is foolish, illogical, or lacking in sense.
   • Improper, indecent, or naughty: Describes actions or words that are morally objectionable, vulgar, or inappropriate, often with a connotation of minor mischief or lewdness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đừng nói những điều xằng bậy. (Don't talk nonsense.)
  • Bọn trẻ nghịch xằng bậy trong lớp. (The kids were up to no good in class.)
  • Hành động đó thật xằng bậy. (That action was truly improper/absurd.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used to strongly dismiss an idea or reprimand behavior. It carries a tone of disapproval and can range from mild (for silly nonsense) to strong (for morally objectionable acts).

Variants and Related Words

• Bậy bạ (adj): A very close synonym, often interchangeable, meaning obscene, foul, or nonsensical.
  • Lời nói bậy bạ không được chấp nhận. (Foul speech is not acceptable.)

Synonyms

• Nonsensical: Lacking intelligible meaning or sense.
• Improper: Not in accordance with accepted standards.
• Indecent: Offensive to accepted standards of decency.

Related Idioms

• Nói xằng nói bậy: To talk nonsense or rubbish habitually.
  • Nó cứ nói xằng nói bậy, chẳng ai tin. (He just talks nonsense, no one believes him.)