ô dề
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Meaning
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Describing something that is considered vulgar, crude, or socially embarrassing in its appearance or behavior.
vi Hành động thô tục đó thật là ô dề trước đám đông.
en That vulgar action was quite embarrassing in front of the crowd.
Describing something that is extremely ridiculous, exaggerated, or excessive to the point of being over the top.
vi Cách trang điểm của cô ấy trông hơi ô dề và thái quá.
en Her makeup looks a bit ridiculous and over the top.