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côm cốp

[kom˧˧ kop̚˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) diminutive reduplication of cốp: used to describe a series of loud, hard, echoing sounds from hard objects striking a surface repeatedly; clopping; knocking; clattering

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

Examples

Ngựa gõ móng côm cốp trên mặt đường.The horse’s hooves clattered loudly on the road.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “côm cốp” mean?

(adjective) diminutive reduplication of cốp: used to describe a series of loud, hard, echoing sounds from hard objects striking a surface repeatedly; clopping; knocking; clattering

Is “côm cốp” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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