ăn tục nói phét
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
to habitually use foul language and tell tall tales or lies
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
to be unrefined, vulgar, and dishonest in one's speech and conduct
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Loại người chuyên ăn tục nói phét như hắn thì chẳng ai coi trọng.People like him, who are always vulgar and bragging, are never respected.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ăn tục nói phét” mean?
to habitually use foul language and tell tall tales or lies
Is “ăn tục nói phét” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.