đực
[ʔɗɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
mèo đựca male cat
(of men) đực rựamale as heck; freaking male
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) absent-minded
Register: informal
Examples
đực mặtwith a blank expression
đứng đựcto stand absent-mindedly
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Common questions
What does “đực” mean?
(adjective) male
Is “đực” formal or informal?
đực is generally informal.