khủng

[xʊwŋ͡m˧˩]

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to make frightened

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) awesomely huge

Register: informal

Examples

hàng khủnggreat-valued goods; huge "merchandise;" huge genitals

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “khủng” mean?

(verb) to make frightened

Is “khủng” formal or informal?

khủng is generally informal.