ễnh ruột
Definition
- Adjective (Slang):
- Having a bloated or uncomfortably full stomach: The primary meaning describes the physical sensation of one's stomach or intestines being distended, often due to overeating, gas, or indigestion. It conveys a feeling of being overly full and uncomfortable.
- Feeling sluggish or lethargic from overeating: It can also describe the resultant state of physical sluggishness or discomfort after consuming too much food.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Ăn nhiều bánh chưng quá, tôi thấy ễnh ruột. (I ate too much sticky rice cake; I feel bloated.)
- Cảm giác ễnh ruột sau bữa tiệc thật khó chịu. (The bloated feeling after the feast is very uncomfortable.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is informal and carries a slightly humorous or self-deprecating tone when describing one's own state. It is not typically used in formal medical contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Ễnh bụng (adj, slang): A direct synonym meaning "to have a bloated belly." The terms are often used interchangeably.
- Uống nhiều bia dễ bị ễnh bụng. (Drinking a lot of beer can easily make you bloated.)
Synonyms
- Bloated: Swollen with fluid or gas.
- Stuffed: Feeling very full from eating.
- Distended: Swollen or stretched out, often referring to the abdomen.
Related Idioms
- While "ễnh ruột" itself is not part of a common idiom, the concept is related to expressions about overindulgence, such as the feeling of being "full to bursting."