tâng bốc
[təŋ˧˧ ʔɓəwk͡p̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to flatter, to praise in order to be on good terms
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ta tâng bốc tôi và chồng tôi, hai chúng tôi cũng tìm cách tâng bốc lại anh ta.He flattered my husband and me and we both did our best to flatter him back.
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “tâng bốc” mean?
(verb) to flatter, to praise in order to be on good terms
Is “tâng bốc” 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?
“on good terms” (English) — near equivalent.