phá đám
[faː˧˦ ʔɗaːm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to disrupt; to sabotage; to be a killjoy; to be a spoil-sport; to be a troublemaker; to be a stormy petrel
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đừng có phá đám!Don't be a spoilsport!
Nếu không có những kẻ phá đám, mọi việc đều đã tốt đẹp.If not for the troublemakers, everything would have been perfect.
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 “phá đám” mean?
(verb) to disrupt; to sabotage; to be a killjoy; to be a spoil-sport; to be a troublemaker; to be a stormy petrel
Is “phá đám” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.