cú đêm
[ku˧˦ ʔɗem˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to stay up very late or to pull an all-nighter
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tối nay cú đêm ôn tập để thi.Tonight I'm gonna pull an all-nighter to study for exams.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a night owl
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “cú đêm” mean?
(verb) to stay up very late or to pull an all-nighter
Is “cú đêm” 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?
“pull an all-nighter” (English) — near equivalent.