Vietnamese slang meaning
Vietnamese slang meaning for “good boy”: community-written definitions, real examples, and tone or region notes so you can use it naturally.
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Meme / InternetCommon as a meme or online-behavior reference.
Localized internet label: «good boy»
Example
“Gọi đùa kiểu good boy thôi chứ không ác ý.”
“It's just the «good boy» joke — not that deep.”
humorous · meme_phrase · online_only · gen_z
Compliment / PraiseCommon as a meme or online-behavior reference.
Positive slang / hype: «ngon bá cháy»
Example
“Nghe câu đó chỉ biết nói ngon bá cháy.”
“After that line all I can say is «ngon bá cháy».”
exaggerated · compliment · online_only · gen_z
Compliment / PraiseOften used as a reaction in conversation.
Hyper-positive Gen-Z praise (often with xỉu)
Example
“đẹp xỉu thật sự, không đùa.”
“It's giving đẹp xỉu — no cap.”
exaggerated · compliment · online_only · gen_z
General SlangTypical neutral usage.
Self-delusion or convincing oneself unrealistically.
Example
“Nó đang tự kỷ ám thị.”
“They're totally in their own head.”
neutral · slang · north · cross_generational
ReactionUsually playful or humorous in context.
Slang for complete failure or total collapse — something has gone completely wrong with no recovery. The Vietnamese equivalent of 'toast,' 'done for,' or 'completely wrecked.' Often used humorously or with resigned acceptance.
Example
“Bài kiểm tra hôm nay chắc toang rồi, làm không kịp mấy câu cuối.”
“Today's test is probably done for — couldn't finish the last few questions.”
humorous · reaction_phrase · south · gen_z
General SlangCommon as a meme or online-behavior reference.
To work or study extremely hard.
Example
“Phải cày thôi.”
“Gotta grind.”
neutral · slang · nationwide · cross_generational
Compliment / PraiseUsually playful or humorous in context.
Hybrid praise chunk: «có gu phết»
Example
“Cap story kiểu có gu phết cho bạn bè coi.”
“Story caption energy: «có gu phết».”
humorous · compliment · online_only · gen_z
ReactionOften used as a reaction in conversation.
Beyond imagination; extremely surprising.
Example
“Kết quả vượt quá sức tưởng tượng.”
“The result exceeded anything I imagined.”
exaggerated · reaction_phrase · nationwide · cross_generational
Compliment / PraiseUsually playful or humorous in context.
Positive slang / hype: «đẹp phát sáng»
Example
“Nghe câu đó chỉ biết nói đẹp phát sáng.”
“After that line all I can say is «đẹp phát sáng».”
humorous · compliment · online_only · gen_z