nói xạo
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To lie, fib, exaggerate — the Southern word; Northerners say nói phét.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nói sai sự thật — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói nói phét.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Đừng nói xạo nữa, tui biết hết rồi.Quit fibbing — I know everything already.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “nói xạo” mean?
To lie, fib, exaggerate — the Southern word; Northerners say nói phét.
Is “nói xạo” 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?
“nói phét” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.