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Definition
Vietnamese
A softer version of 'cà khịa'.
English
To lightly tease or subtly mock someone without being too harsh.
How it's used: Used sarcastically to mock or needle someone.
Example
Vietnamese
“Tao chỉ khịa nhẹ thôi mà mày căng quá.”
English
“I was only teasing a little and you got so worked up.”
Usage & Context
Notes
Used to downplay teasing; often playful.
Tone & Vibe
Sarcastic · Insult · Nationwide.
Avoid / Caution
Still can offend if tone is misread.
Cultural & Linguistic Detail
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- country or origin scope
- vietnam
- macro region
- south
- origin certainty
- likely
- slang types
- insultdescriptorexpression
- speaker group
- online_community
- age group
- gen_z, millennials
- community context
- internet_slang, street_slang
- register
- informal
- intensity
- mild
- connotation
- sarcastic, mocking, playful
- context of use
- everyday_speech
- literal or figurative
- figurative
- source type
- heard_in_real_life
- current usage status
- current
- commonness
- somewhat_common
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