nói phét
To lie, fib, exaggerate — the Northern word; Southerners say nói xạo.
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To lie, fib, exaggerate — the Northern word; Southerners say nói xạo.
speak correctly or truthfully
to mention briefly or in passing
To talk indirectly or evasively
to speak evasively or indirectly
to speak clearly and understandably
to flatter or try to win someone over with praise
to speak indirectly or hint at something
to say something incorrect
to talk without taking action
speak frankly and honestly
speak fluently and clearly
(verb) to tell tales; to pull someone's leg
speak frankly and straightforwardly
to speak bluntly or harshly
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speak bluntly and honestly
speak bluntly or directly
to talk nonsense or speak vaguely
to pronounce or speak incorrectly
to describe or depict someone's appearance or condition
to speak frankly and honestly
speak without thinking or basis
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
to describe someone's appearance and guess their character
to use foul language
speak hesitantly or stutter
to talk about something unrelated or distant
to speak indirectly or hint at something
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
to joke or speak in jest
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(verb) to have a "lisp"
a traditional Vietnamese hat
a traditional Vietnamese hat
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
a traditional Vietnamese hat
a traditional Vietnamese hat
a hat made from dried and woven dứa leaves
a traditional Vietnamese hat
a traditional Vietnamese hat
a person with artistic talent
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feel annoyed or irritated
attractive or attention-grabbing
to lose one's temper
feeling anxious or impatient
Feeling extremely hot or warm
extremely angry or furious
having a quick temper
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
eager to eat or try something
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(noun) kind of bamboo or rattan blanket
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to tease or mock someone
completely devoted or loyal to someone