thôi đi má
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
A playful "oh, cut it out!" — telling someone to quit exaggerating or stop the nonsense.
Literally: stop it, mom
Register: informal
Where it’s used: Southern Vietnam
Sources & notes
Documented in 2saigon.vn "260 từ ngữ thông dụng của dân Sài Gòn và người miền Nam" (retrieved 2026-08-01); pending editorial confirmation.
Common questions
What does “thôi đi má” mean?
A playful "oh, cut it out!" — telling someone to quit exaggerating or stop the nonsense. Literally: stop it, mom
Is “thôi đi má” formal or informal?
thôi đi má is generally informal.