Vietnamese slang meaning
Vietnamese slang meaning for “mặt dày”: community-written definitions, real examples, and tone or region notes so you can use it naturally.
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Insult / ToxicCarries mocking or insulting undertones.
Thick-skinned / shameless (teasing)
Example
“Mặt dày ghê, nói vậy vẫn còn đăng.”
“Such thick skin — you still post after being called out.”
humorous · insult · nationwide · cross_generational
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
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
General SlangUsually playful or humorous in context.
Relax, take it easy, enjoy calmly.
Example
“Cuối tuần đi chill thôi.”
“Just chilling this weekend.”
playful · slang · nationwide · gen_z
General SlangUsually playful or humorous in context.
Harsh, intense, or overly serious.
Example
“Nói chuyện gì mà gắt vậy.”
“Why are you talking so harshly?”
playful · slang · nationwide · gen_z
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
Meme / InternetCommon as a meme or online-behavior reference.
Someone who overthinks: reads too much into small things, worries easily, or spins worst-case scenarios in their head.
Example
“Cậu ấy kiểu người overthinking — gửi “ok” là nghĩ cả ngày là mình làm gì sai.”
“They’re such an overthinker — you reply “ok” and they spend the whole day assuming they messed up.”
humorous · meme_phrase · nationwide · cross_generational
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
Meme / InternetCommon as a meme or online-behavior reference.
Gentle, gradual healing — not forcing a breakthrough but allowing yourself to recover slowly through rest, self-care, and time. The 'light' version of the healing journey.
Example
“Không làm gì cả cuối tuần, chỉ healing nhẹ với phim và trà.”
“Doing nothing this weekend — just gentle healing with movies and tea.”
playful · meme_phrase · nationwide · cross_generational