ác mó
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Definition
- Noun:
- Parrot: A bird, often brightly colored, known for its ability to mimic human speech and other sounds.
- Shrew; Termagant: A metaphor for a woman who is regarded as ill-tempered, nagging, or constantly scolding.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Parrot):
- Con ác mó đó biết nói. (That parrot knows how to talk.)
- Noun (Shrew/Termagant):
- Bà hàng xóm ấy đúng là một con ác mó. (That neighbor is a real shrew.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a derogatory or humorous way when referring to a person, almost exclusively a woman, with a sharp tongue or argumentative nature.
Variants and Related Words
- Vẹt (n): Parrot. This is a more common and neutral term for the bird.
- Con vẹt màu xanh lá. (The green parrot.)
Synonyms
- Parrot: Bird, mimic.
- Shrew: Nag, scold, harridan, virago.
Related Idioms
- Nói như ác mó: To talk/chatter incessantly like a parrot.
- Đứa bé nói như ác mó cả ngày. (The child chatters like a parrot all day.)
noun
- Parrot
- Shrew, termagant