Tiếng Việt · Slang Attested

sặc cười

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Meaning · English

To choke on a laugh — hit so suddenly by something funny that you cough, snort, or spray your drink.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hóc vì cười

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Literally: choke laughing

Examples

Đang uống trà sữa đọc tin nhắn sặc cười muốn ướt áo.Mid-sip of bubble tea, I read the text and nearly sprayed it laughing.

Editorial example (batch 046)

Sources & notes

Discovered via slangviet.com (headword reference only; definition and example written independently for Idiomer). Retrieved 2026-08-05. Reference page: slangviet.com/phrases/sac-cuoi.

Common questions

What does “sặc cười” mean?

To choke on a laugh — hit so suddenly by something funny that you cough, snort, or spray your drink. Literally: choke laughing

Is “sặc cười” formal or informal?

sặc cười is generally informal.

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