gộc
[ɣəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) stock (trunk or woody stem of a tree, esp. a bamboo)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) stocky; big; huge
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) prestigious; senior; experienced
Register: informal
Examples
Hắn là tay gộc trong chính trườngHe is an experienced player in the political arena.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “gộc” mean?
(noun) stock (trunk or woody stem of a tree, esp. a bamboo)
Is “gộc” formal or informal?
gộc is generally informal.