chém gió
[t͡ɕɛm˧˦ zɔ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to brag; to boast; to lie to get pride and credit
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cái thằng chỉ giỏi chém gió.The only thing he is good at is bragging.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “chém gió” mean?
(verb) to brag; to boast; to lie to get pride and credit
Is “chém gió” formal or informal?
chém gió is generally informal.