English · Phrasal verb Attested

lay back

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To lie down on one's back; to lie back.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nằm ngửa; nằm xuống

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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 relax, such as on vacation; to do nothing for a period of time.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thư giãn, chẳng hạn như trong kỳ nghỉ; không làm gì trong một thời gian

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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 make a short backward pass to a teammate in an attacking position.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chuyền ngắn về phía sau cho đồng đội ở vị trí tấn công

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Sources & notes

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

What does “lay back” mean?

To lie down on one's back; to lie back.

Is “lay back” formal or informal?

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