English · Phrasal verb Attested

float at

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To present or make available (something) to (someone); offer, especially prospectively.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trình bày hoặc cung cấp cho

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The word imposter was floated at me a few times. I can still feel the sting of those words sometimes when I hit an emotional low point.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To come to (a person) gradually but without warning.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đến với một người từ từ nhưng không cảnh báo

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “float at” mean?

To present or make available (something) to (someone); offer, especially prospectively.

Is “float at” formal or informal?

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