mồm mép tép nhảy
[mom˨˩ mɛp̚˧˦ tɛp̚˧˦ ɲaj˧˩]
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Meaning · English
(adjective) having the gift of the gab, speaking a lot and glibly
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cô ta đã quá quen với những người đàn ông mồm mép tép nhảy hoặc là đàng hoàng đứng đắn,[…]She was more than familiar with glib-tongued and with scrupulous men, […]
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Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
gift of the gab
The ability to speak fluently and persuasively
English
Near equivalent
mồm mép
(noun) gift of the gab, ability to speak readily and glibly
Tiếng Việt · via gift of the gab
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Common questions
What does “mồm mép tép nhảy” mean?
(adjective) having the gift of the gab, speaking a lot and glibly
Is “mồm mép tép nhảy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“gift of the gab” (English) — near equivalent.