xằng xiên

Một người đàn ông đang nói những điều xằng xiên trong cuộc họp.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Absurd; nonsensical; unreasonable: Describes speech, thoughts, or behavior that is illogical, irrational, or lacking common sense.
   • Frivolous; flippant: Refers to speech or actions that are inappropriately trivial or lacking in seriousness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đừng nói những điều xằng xiên. (Don't say absurd things.)
  • Anh ta có những suy nghĩ xằng xiên. (He has nonsensical thoughts.)
  • Cô ấy cười đùa xằng xiên trong buổi họp quan trọng. (She made frivolous jokes during the important meeting.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used to criticize or dismiss an idea or statement as being completely without merit or foundation.
• It can imply a tone of annoyance or disapproval from the speaker.

Variants and Related Words

• Xằng (adj): A shorter, more colloquial form meaning "nonsensical" or "silly."
  • Chuyện xằng! (Nonsense!)

Synonyms

• Vô lý: unreasonable, illogical.
• Linh tinh: random, nonsensical (often for scattered talk).
• Bậy bạ: improper, wrong (often with a stronger moral connotation).

Related Idioms

• Nói xằng nói bậy: to talk nonsense or speak improperly.
  • Bảo nó đừng có nói xằng nói bậy. (Tell him not to talk nonsense.)