hốc
[həwk͡p̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) creephole, hole
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) niche
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
hốc tườngniche in a wall
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to gobble, to gorge
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Common questions
What does “hốc” mean?
(noun) creephole, hole
Is “hốc” formal or informal?
hốc is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.