Vietnamese swear words

Calling someone a cow. Implies stupidity or slowness.

Vulgar negation. Replaces 'không' (no) in informal/aggressive speech.

Originally 'to spurt/ejaculate,' now used as intensifier like 'very' or to express surprise.

Originally 'dead dog,' used as expletive like 'damn it.' Can also describe a hated person.

Calling someone a dog. Dehumanizing insult.

The most common Vietnamese expletive in Southern and Central dialects. Literally 'fuck mother.' Softer than Northern 'địt mẹ' but still extremely offensive.

Northern Vietnamese equivalent of 'đụ má.' Uses formal 'mẹ' instead of casual 'má,' making it more severe. The gravest insult in Vietnamese culture.

Full form adding 'mày' (you - disrespectful). Directly addresses the target's mother. Most aggressive form.

Vulgar term for penis. Used as standalone insult or intensifier.

Alternative vulgar term for penis. Slightly less common than 'cặc.'

Vulgar term for vagina. Highly offensive when directed at women.

Derogatory term for a promiscuous woman or prostitute. 'Con' is classifier for animals/children (dehumanizing).

Older term for prostitute. Same meaning as 'đĩ' but more archaic.

Male equivalent of 'con đĩ.' 'Thằng' is classifier for males. Compares person to a dog's offspring.

Direct insult to intelligence. Common and versatile.

Moral insult implying lack of proper upbringing and education. Very condescending.

Implies someone wasn't taught proper manners. Attacks their upbringing.

Texting abbreviation for 'vãi lồn.' Expresses surprise or intensity.