già chơi trống bỏi
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
an old man playing the trống bỏi (a Vietnamese clapper drum toy played by children)
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 behave in a way that is silly, immature, or unsuitable for one's age; to act childish
Common questions
What does “già chơi trống bỏi” mean?
an old man playing the trống bỏi (a Vietnamese clapper drum toy played by children)
Is “già chơi trống bỏi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.