rặn
[zan˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to try to force something out of one's body with difficulty through lower orifices
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
rặn ịto have difficulty taking a poop
rặn đẻto go into a difficult labor
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “rặn” mean?
(verb) to try to force something out of one's body with difficulty through lower orifices
Is “rặn” formal or informal?
rặn is generally informal.