bóc tem

[ʔɓawk͡p̚˧˦ tɛm˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to remove a stamp or warranty sticker

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to have sex for the first time; to lose virginity

Register: informal

Examples

Thằng đó hên thiệt! Hè này tao cũng phải bóc tem mới được!What a lucky bastard! I gotta lose my virginity this summer too!

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “bóc tem” mean?

(verb) to remove a stamp or warranty sticker

Is “bóc tem” formal or informal?

bóc tem is generally informal.