Self-delusion or convincing oneself unrealistically.
“Nó đang tự kỷ ám thị.”
Nonsense, silly, or meaningless.
“Nói gì xàm vậy.”
Harsh, intense, or overly serious.
“Nói chuyện gì mà gắt vậy.”
Relax, take it easy, enjoy calmly.
“Cuối tuần đi chill thôi.”
Doing something with care and sincerity.
“Quán này làm đồ rất có tâm.”
To tease, mock, or sarcastically provoke someone.
“Nó cứ cà khịa tao suốt.”
To party hard or have fun energetically.
“Tối nay đi quẩy không?”
Very tense, intense, or serious.
“Không khí hôm nay căng đét.”
To succeed due to luck rather than skill.
“Thắng là ăn may thôi.”
Rude, mischievous, or annoying behavior.
“Đừng cà chớn nữa.”
To show off on purpose (achievements, lifestyle, stuff) — loanword from English “flex”, often a bit performative or cringe.
“Đăng story check-in business class chỉ để flex thôi.”
Annoyingly persistent or humorously shameless.
“Nó lầy thật sự.”
To lightly tease or subtly mock someone without being too harsh.
“Tao chỉ khịa nhẹ thôi mà mày căng quá.”
To annoy persistently in a playful or irritating way.
“Đừng nhoi nữa.”
Good, smooth, or satisfying.
“Mọi thứ diễn ra ngon lành.”
To grab, take, or win something unexpectedly.
“Tao lụm được cái deal ngon.”
To outperform or surpass completely.
“Nó ăn đứt đối thủ.”
Silly, random, or nonsensical behavior.
“Nó làm trò xà lơ.”
Acting strangely, clueless, or out of touch.
“Hôm nay nó ngáo ghê.”