Tiếng Việt · Word Attested 18+

bốp

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to tell straight in someone's face; to snap; to tell off

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nói thẳng vào mặt

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⚠ Register: vulgar

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

nổi cáu, bốp luôn mấy câuto get angry and snap a few harsh remarks

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) having a popping, slapping or smacking sound

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có tiếng nổ, vang hoặc拍

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⚠ Register: vulgar

tát bốp vào mặta loud slap on the face

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) dressed to the nines; sharp; well-groomed

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đẹp mắt

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⚠ Register: vulgar

diện thật bốpto dress very sharp

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What does “bốp” mean?

(verb) to tell straight in someone's face; to snap; to tell off

Is “bốp” formal or informal?

bốp is generally vulgar.

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