mấp mé
[məp̚˧˦ mɛ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to come near
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trong chiếc váy ngủ dài màu trắng, dáng người bà Luisa nổi bật những đường cong hoàn hảo, dù bà đã mấp mé tuổi năm mươi.In her long white evening dress, Mrs Luisa's body showed perfectly curved shapes, even though she was nearing fifty.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “mấp mé” mean?
(verb) to come near
Is “mấp mé” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.