ngủm củ tỏi
[ŋum˧˩ ku˧˩ tɔj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: xoẳn củ tỏi
Meaning · English
(verb) to die
VerbRegister: informalConnotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
09/02/2018, Sáu Bến Đình, Ngọc Hoàng đẹp ý, Báo Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu điện tửMany carp dropped into rivers, lakes are… dead because of excessive pollution!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “ngủm củ tỏi” mean?
(verb) to die
Is “ngủm củ tỏi” formal or informal?
ngủm củ tỏi is generally informal; connotation: humorous.