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nặc nô

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The Vietnamese word "nặc nô" is a slang term that can be used in a few different contexts, generally carrying a negative connotation. Here’s a breakdown of its meanings and usage:

Basic Meaning
  1. Professional Dunner: Refers to someone who is very persistent in demanding payment or debt collection. This term often suggests that the person is aggressive or overly insistent in their approach to getting money back.

  2. Vulgar-Mannered Termagent: It can also describe a woman who is considered to be overly assertive or aggressive, often in a negative way. This usage implies that the person is difficult to deal with or has a harsh demeanor.

  3. Vixen: In a more informal context, it can refer to a woman who is cunning or seductive, often using her charm in a manipulative way.

Usage Instructions
  • Casual Conversations: "Nặc nô" can be used in informal settings among friends or peers, especially when talking about someone who is being very demanding or difficult, particularly regarding money or relationships.
  • Avoid in Formal Situations: Since it has a negative or vulgar connotation, it is best to avoid using this term in professional or formal conversations.
Example Sentences
  1. "Hôm qua tôi gặp một nặc nô đòi nợ, thật khó chịu!"

    • "Yesterday, I met a professional dunner who was so annoying!"
  2. " ấy lúc nào cũng hành xử như một nặc nô, không ai muốn chơi với ấy."

    • "She always acts like a termagent, and no one wants to be friends with her."
Advanced Usage
  • In more advanced conversations, "nặc nô" can be used metaphorically to describe situations where someone is being overly demanding, not just limited to financial contexts.
  • For example, you might say someone is being a "nặc nô" when they are persistently pushing for their own agenda in a group setting.
Word Variants
  • Variants or similar words may include:
    • "Đòi nợ" (debt collector)
    • "Khó tính" (hard to please or picky)
Different Meanings
  • While primarily negative, in some contexts, "nặc nô" could be used humorously among friends to tease someone about being demanding, though this should be used with caution.
  1. Professional dun[-ner], professional debt-collector
  2. Vulgar-mannered termagent, vixen

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