óc bã đậu
What does óc bã đậu mean? óc bã đậu is a Vietnamese moderate that translates to “mushy brained / airhead” in English.
Literal Translation
tofu dregs brain
Meaning & Usage
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"mushy brained / airhead"
Having a brain made of the useless, mushy byproduct left over after making soy milk (tofu dregs). It implies extreme forgetfulness, absent-mindedness, or inability to hold a thought.
Examples in the Wild
A mother finding her son's forgotten lunchbox: 'Cái thằng óc bã đậu này, lại quên rồi!' (This mush-brained boy, forgot it again!)