câu giờ
[kəw˧˧ zəː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to buy time, to run out the clock
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to filibuster
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “câu giờ” mean?
(verb) to buy time, to run out the clock
Is “câu giờ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“run out the clock” (English) — near equivalent.