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cụt lủn

[kut̚˧˨ʔ lun˧˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) short

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

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Meaning · English

(adjective) curt; terse; brief

- Chưa! – Một tiếng trả lời cụt lủn – Hai ông ăn cơm đi! […]"Not yet!" came the curt answer. "Eat, the two of you! […]"

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What does “cụt lủn” mean?

(adjective) short

Is “cụt lủn” formal or informal?

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

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