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A firm denial or dismissal — 'that's not possible,' 'there's no such thing,' or 'no way that's true.' Used to contradict false information, rumors, or unrealistic claims.
“Làm gì có chuyện anh ấy bỏ việc, mới thăng chức xong mà.”
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.
“Không làm gì cả cuối tuần, chỉ healing nhẹ với phim và trà.”
Hybrid praise chunk: «visual cháy»
“Cap story kiểu visual cháy cho bạn bè coi.”
Positive slang / hype: «xinh có gu»
“Nghe câu đó chỉ biết nói xinh có gu.”
Mildly toxic — someone with some problematic behaviors that occasionally bother or affect others, but not a full-on destructive force. Lightly draining rather than catastrophic.
“Bạn ấy người toxic nhẹ thôi, hay than vãn nhưng không cố ý.”
9510View definitionHybrid praise chunk: «vibe tốt»
“Cap story kiểu vibe tốt cho bạn bè coi.”
An exaggerated spelling of 'hóng' (to lurk/eavesdrop for gossip) — extra g's signal high-level excitement to hear the tea. The written equivalent of leaning in eagerly.
“A: Sắp có drama lớn. B: Honggg, kể mau đi!”
Living with taste — having a distinct aesthetic and personal style that shows in clothing, possessions, and living space. Not following trends but curating a deliberate, personal vibe.
“Nhà bạn ấy nhỏ nhưng sống có gu, mỗi góc đều đẹp và có chủ đích.”
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.
“Bạn đó là người chill giả — nói không quan tâm nhưng check profile crush mỗi ngày.”
Positive slang / hype: «dễ thương vô đối»
“Nghe câu đó chỉ biết nói dễ thương vô đối.”
1018View definitionPositive slang / hype: «bùng nổ»
“Nghe câu đó chỉ biết nói bùng nổ.”
Someone who overthinks: reads too much into small things, worries easily, or spins worst-case scenarios in their head.
“Cậu ấy kiểu người overthinking — gửi “ok” là nghĩ cả ngày là mình làm gì sai.”
Positive slang / hype: «nhân vật chính»
“Nghe câu đó chỉ biết nói nhân vật chính.”
Positive slang / hype: «ngon nhức nách»
“Nghe câu đó chỉ biết nói ngon nhức nách.”
9910View definitionHybrid praise chunk: «chill phết»
“Cap story kiểu chill phết cho bạn bè coi.”
Hyper-positive Gen-Z praise (often with xỉu)
“dễ thương muốn xỉu thật sự, không đùa.”
1036View definitionSomeone genuinely relaxed and unbothered — not performing chill for aesthetic but actually living it. Nothing small gets to them and they move at their own comfortable pace.
“Bạn đó người chill thật, drama gì cũng không quan tâm.”
2710View definitionMild stress — a bit anxious or tense but still manageable. Used when venting about minor work or life pressures without it being a crisis.
“Deadline tuần sau, đang stress nhẹ thôi, chưa tới mức panic.”
2015View definitionHyperbolic slang for laughing so hard you could faint — the equivalent of 'dying of laughter.' Used when something is absolutely hilarious.
“Xem clip đó buồn cười xỉu, hài thiệt sự.”
1021View definitionLiving positively — maintaining an optimistic outlook, focusing on the good, and choosing positive reactions to circumstances. Embracing a constructive mindset regardless of challenges.
“Dù khó khăn mình vẫn cố sống tích cực, không để bản thân chìm đắm.”
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 o…
“Bài kiểm tra hôm nay chắc toang rồi, làm không kịp mấy câu cuối.”
1127View definitionA phrase for that simultaneous confusion and shock reaction — the emotional equivalent of '?!' typed out in words: baffled AND floored at the same time.
“Crush rep story của mình sau cả tháng im lặng — chấm hỏi chấm than luôn.”
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.
“Nó nói nhiều bà cố luôn, không ai chen được câu nào.”
A vivid hyperbole for laughing your head off — so hard the roof might blow off. Used for something so funny you completely lose control. The Vietnamese equivalent of 'cackling like crazy.'
“Cái clip đó cười banh nóc, cả phòng nghe tụi mình cười hết.”
1512View definitionA more emphatic Southern Vietnamese reaction than 'vậy á' — 'luôn' signals that something happened suddenly or is surprisingly definitive. Roughly 'just like that?' or 'seriously, for real?'
“Vậy luôn á? Mới hôm qua anh ấy còn ở đây mà.”
Mocking someone for replying to messages at a glacial pace — 'chậm như rùa' (slow as a turtle) is the humorous comparison for response times that test your patience.
“Mày rep chậm như rùa, nhắn hồi sáng mà tối mới thấy dấu chấm.”
Clickbait content or behavior designed to maximize views through sensational titles, misleading thumbnails, or fabricated scenarios — prioritizing reach over genuine quality.
“Video đó câu view bằng tiêu đề sốc nhưng nội dung nhạt nhẽo.”
To choke or splutter with sudden laughter — laughing so unexpectedly and hard that you cough, spray a drink, or gasp. A very vivid reaction to something hilariously surprising.
“Đang uống nước nghe câu đó sặc cười luôn, ướt áo hết.”
A surprised or mildly restraining reaction — 'what are you doing, that's so intense?' Said when someone is overdoing it, overreacting, or acting way too aggressively.
“Làm gì dữ vậy, chỉ một câu hỏi thôi mà đã phản ứng như vậy.”
Living in a rush — always chasing deadlines, goals, and speed. No time to pause and enjoy, just charging forward. Often used critically or as a self-reflection on a hectic lifestyle.
“Sống vội quá rồi không biết mình muốn gì nữa.”
Slang for laughing so hard you're about to faint — used when something is so hilarious you can't breathe or keep it together. An extreme version of 'I'm dying of laughter.'
“Đọc thread đó cười muốn xỉu, mỗi comment một kiểu hài.”
A Central Vietnamese exclamatory question meaning 'what's that?' or 'what's going on?' — expresses surprise or mild confusion at something happening. Common in Huế speech.
“Chi rứa bạn, sao mà mặt buồn dữ?”
A fully toxic person — not mildly problematic but comprehensively harmful in behavior. Someone whose presence consistently brings negativity and damages those around them.
“Người đó người toxic full, ai dính vào cũng bị kéo xuống theo.”
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.'
“Ca sĩ đó dính phốt vì clip cũ bị đào lại.”
A heavy, pronounced flop — emphasizing the severity of the failure. Not just underperforming, but tanking badly with almost no audience engagement.
“Campaign quảng cáo đó flop nặng, công ty phải rút xuống trong hai ngày.”
Giving everything you've got — going all out and holding nothing back. Full commitment to the effort regardless of outcome.
“Dù kết quả thế nào, tôi đã làm hết mình rồi.”
The authentic version of the 'soft girl' archetype — genuinely loves pastel aesthetics, cute things, and being doted on. Used proudly and without irony by those who fully embrace the vibe.
“Tui bánh bèo chính hiệu, thích pastel và gấu bông, có gì không?”
A hyperbolic phrase for laughing so hard your mouth stays open and you can't close it — uncontrollable, wide-open laughter that you can't contain or hide.
“Thầy giảng mà bị trượt chân nhẹ, cả lớp cười không ngậm được mồm.”
The most common Vietnamese exclamation — 'oh my god,' 'oh heavens,' or simply 'wow.' Used for surprise, frustration, disbelief, admiration, or any strong emotional reaction.
“Trời ơi, bộ phim này hay quá, xem không rời mắt được.”
Pressing the 'care' reaction (heart emoji) on Facebook to show empathy or concern for someone's post — can be sincere support or a default reaction when you don't know what else to say.
“Bài đăng về chia tay đó nhận nhiều thả care lắm.”
A vivid Vietnamese simile for being utterly bland — 'nhạt như nước ốc' (as flat as snail broth) describes someone or something with zero personality or excitement. The absolute floor of blandness.
“Bộ phim đó nhạt như nước ốc, xem 20 phút là ngủ được rồi.”
Being completely and suddenly cut off by someone — no replies, no explanation, disappeared from every platform. Used in dating and friendship contexts when someone vanishes without a trace.
“Hẹn đi ăn xong nó ghost luôn, không rep lại một tin nào.”
A strong internet reaction for something absolutely hilarious or absurd — 'vl' is an abbreviated intensifier (vulgar shorthand) that amplifies the humor. The rough equivalent of 'so f*cking funny.'
“Clip bị té đó hài vl, xem mấy lần vẫn cười.”
Deliberately posting vague or provocative content to bait comments and engagement — a story or status crafted to attract drama and keep people speculating.
“Story tối qua rõ ràng bait drama, chẳng qua để mọi người hỏi thôi.”