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thôi mà

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Meaning · English

The gentle "come on, don't be like that" — used to soothe someone sulking, soften an apology, or coax a yes out of a no.

Literally: stop, though

Where it’s used: More common Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam

Examples

Thôi mà, giận gì giận hoài, đi ăn kem nha.Come on, enough sulking — let's go get ice cream, okay?

Editorial example (batch 046)

Sources & notes

Discovered via slangviet.com (headword reference only; definition and example written independently for Idiomer). Retrieved 2026-08-05. Reference page: slangviet.com/phrases/thoi-ma.

Common questions

What does “thôi mà” mean?

The gentle "come on, don't be like that" — used to soothe someone sulking, soften an apology, or coax a yes out of a no. Literally: stop, though

Is “thôi mà” formal or informal?

thôi mà is generally informal.

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