Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tầm bậy

[təm˨˩ ʔɓəj˧˨ʔ]

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Meaning · English

(adjective) bullcrap; nonsense

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

ăn nói tầm bậyto spew bull

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Meaning · English

(adjective) stupid; ridiculous

- Mua làm gì? Tiền đâu mà mua đồ tầm bậy như vậy?"Why should I buy that? I have no money for such stupid stuff."

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What does “tầm bậy” mean?

(adjective) bullcrap; nonsense

Is “tầm bậy” formal or informal?

tầm bậy is generally informal.

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