lúp xúp

[lup̚˧˦ sup̚˧˦]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) skurrying, with rapid and small steps and often hunched

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Những tối trời mưa, anh lúp xúp cầm cái nón mê đi đón ông già.On rainy evenings, he would skurry with a worn-out conical hat in his hand to pick up his father.

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 ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) small and close together in large numbers

Common questions

What does “lúp xúp” mean?

(adjective) skurrying, with rapid and small steps and often hunched

Is “lúp xúp” formal or informal?

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