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.

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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.