già cốc đế
[zaː˨˩ kəwk͡p̚˧˦ ʔɗe˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) very old
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Khi đêm đã xuống hẳn, cả xóm chúng tôi, các bô lão dế lụ khụ già cốc đế cũng bỗng nhiên vui tính […]As the night fell finally, our whole neighborhood and even the older crickets who are very old and weak are unexpectedly cheerful […]
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 “già cốc đế” mean?
(adjective) very old
Is “già cốc đế” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.