ập
[ʔəp̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to rush in or down, to suddenly arrive in great quantity
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mưa ập xuống.It suddenly started pouring.
Một bữa, họ ập vào, quay phim, chụp hình búa la xua.One day, they swooped in, filming and taking photos all over.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ập” mean?
(verb) to rush in or down, to suddenly arrive in great quantity
Is “ập” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.