Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tóp tép

[tɔp̚˧˦ tɛp̚˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adverb) imitative of the sound one's mouth made when munching food

Adverb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Bà cụ nhai trầu tóp tép.The old woman chews the betel tóp tép-ly.

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Common questions

What does “tóp tép” mean?

(adverb) imitative of the sound one's mouth made when munching food

Is “tóp tép” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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