tắt điện
[tat̚˧˦ ʔɗiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tắt, điện.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) in total submission
Register: informal
Examples
Riêng thằng cha này gặp tao thì chỉ có tắt điện.That wuss just turns mute whenever he sees me.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tắt điện” mean?
(adjective) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tắt, điện.
Is “tắt điện” formal or informal?
tắt điện is generally informal.