ngang phè

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The Vietnamese word "ngang phè" is an informal expression that describes something that is utterly absurd, ridiculous, or nonsensical. It conveys strong disbelief or disapproval about a situation, idea, or behavior that seems unreasonable or foolish.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "ngang phè" when you find something hard to believe or when you think something is completely ridiculous.
• It is often used in casual conversations, among friends, or in social media contexts.

Example:

1. Casual Use:
   • "Cậu thấy tin tức đó không? Thật là ngang phè!"
   • (Did you see that news? It's utterly absurd!)

Advanced Usage:

• "Ngang phè" can also be used to emphasize your feelings about an event or a decision, indicating that you think it lacks logic or common sense.
• It can be combined with other words for emphasis, like "quá ngang phè" (too absurd) or "ngang phè thật" (truly absurd).

Word Variants:

• While "ngang phè" is a standalone expression, you might also hear it in different contexts or with slight variations, like using it as part of longer phrases to describe a situation.

Different Meanings:

• In general, "ngang phè" is mainly used to express absurdity. It doesn’t have many other meanings, but it can convey a sense of irritation or frustration when something seems illogical.

Academic

1. Utterly absurd