bồ bịch
[ʔɓo˨˩ ʔɓïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) bamboo baskets and other rice containers (generally speaking)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) lover; date (generally speaking, often one that is not serious or legitimate)
Register: informal
Examples
Người đàn ông đến với ngoại tình ban đầu thường có ham muốn tìm đến cái mới. Họ coi có bồ, có bịch là gia vị của cuộc sống.Men new to adultery typically seek new things. They think extramarital affairs are the spice of life.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “bồ bịch” mean?
(noun) bamboo baskets and other rice containers (generally speaking)
Is “bồ bịch” formal or informal?
bồ bịch is generally informal.