làm màu
Insult / ToxicCarries mocking or insulting undertones.
To act fake or show off unnecessarily.
Example
“Nó đang làm màu thôi.”
“They're just putting on a show.”
rude · insult · nationwide · gen_z
Vietnamese slang meaning
What does làm màu mean?
Vietnamese slang meaning for “làm màu”: community-written definitions, real examples, and tone or region notes so you can use it naturally.
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cày
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
xàm
Insult / ToxicCarries mocking or insulting undertones.
Nonsense, silly, or meaningless.
Example
“Nói gì xàm vậy.”
“What nonsense are you saying?”
rude · insult · south · cross_generational
ảo tưởng sức mạnh
Insult / ToxicUsed sarcastically to mock or needle someone.
Delusional confidence in one's own ability.
Example
“Nó bị ảo tưởng sức mạnh.”
“He's completely delusional about his own strength.”
sarcastic · insult · nationwide · gen_z
toxic
Meme / InternetCarries mocking or insulting undertones.
A person or vibe that is emotionally harmful: draining, manipulative, petty, or consistently negative.
Example
“Group chat đó toxic quá — thoát cho khỏe.”
“That group chat is so toxic — leaving is self-care.”
rude · meme_phrase · online_only · gen_z
dính phốt
Meme / InternetCommon as a meme or online-behavior reference.
Getting exposed or caught up in a scandal — when your wrongdoing, bad take, or shady behavior gets publicly revealed. The Vietnamese equivalent of 'getting cancelled' or 'getting called out.'
Example
“Ca sĩ đó dính phốt vì clip cũ bị đào lại.”
“That singer got exposed when an old clip resurfaced.”
humorous · meme_phrase · online_only · gen_z
người chill giả
Meme / InternetUsed sarcastically to mock or needle someone.
Someone who claims to be laid-back and unbothered but is actually very invested and affected — performing chill without actually being it. The 'I don't care' person who clearly does.
Example
“Bạn đó là người chill giả — nói không quan tâm nhưng check profile crush mỗi ngày.”
“That person is fake chill — says they don't care but checks their crush's profile every day.”
sarcastic · meme_phrase · nationwide · cross_generational
người hai mặt
Meme / InternetUsed sarcastically to mock or needle someone.
Social archetype: «người hai mặt»
Example
“Ở cạnh lâu là hiểu sao người ta hay nói người hai mặt.”
“Spend time around them and you get why people say «người hai mặt».”
sarcastic · meme_phrase · online_only · gen_z
sống tích cực
Meme / InternetCommon as a meme or online-behavior reference.
Living positively — maintaining an optimistic outlook, focusing on the good, and choosing positive reactions to circumstances. Embracing a constructive mindset regardless of challenges.
Example
“Dù khó khăn mình vẫn cố sống tích cực, không để bản thân chìm đắm.”
“Even through hardships I try to stay positive — I won't let myself sink.”
playful · meme_phrase · nationwide · cross_generational