cóc
[kawk͡p̚˧˦]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) toad
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con cóc là cậu ông trời,
Nếu ai đánh cóc thì trời đánh cho.The Toad is the Heavenly Lord's boss,
If you strike him, the Lord will strike you.
Trời mưa là cóc kêu nhiều lắm.When it rains, the toads call a lot.
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(particle) not
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(interjection) no
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) species in the genus Spondias, such as Spondias dulcis
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “cóc” mean?
(noun) toad
Is “cóc” formal or informal?
cóc is generally informal.