nói dóc
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To talk big, tell tall tales — the Southern word; Northerners say bốc phét.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nói khoác, nói không đúng sự thật — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói bốc phét.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Thằng đó nói dóc quá, đừng có tin.That guy spins such tales — don’t believe him.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “nói dóc” mean?
To talk big, tell tall tales — the Southern word; Northerners say bốc phét.
Is “nói dóc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“bốc phét” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.