Definition
Vietnamese
Từ gốc chỉ cụ bà (great-grandmother) nhưng trong tiếng lóng dùng để cường điệu mức độ — ý nghĩa tương tự 'quá trời', 'cực kỳ', thường dùng hài hước hoặc mỉa mai.
English
Originally means great-grandmother, but used in slang to emphasize an extreme degree — similar to 'way too much' or 'absolutely wild.' Typically humorous or sarcastic in tone.
How it's used: Usually playful or humorous in context.
Example
Vietnamese
“Nó nói nhiều bà cố luôn, không ai chen được câu nào.”
English
“They talk way too much — nobody can get a word in.”
Usage & Context
Notes
Common in Southern speech; used for exaggeration.
Tone & Vibe
Humorous · Slang · South.
Avoid / Caution
Avoid in formal contexts.
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