e ấp
[ʔɛ˧˧ ʔəp̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) shy, hesitant
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mất hút trong cái lưng vâm vam, gầm ghì, đẫm mồ hôi của con đực mà con cái đang e ấp úp mặt vào.Somewhere lost in the huge and sweaty masculine back, the girl hesitantly pressed her face.
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 “e ấp” mean?
(adjective) shy, hesitant
Is “e ấp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.