tung tẩy
[tʊwŋ͡m˧˧ təj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to bob or move up and down in a relaxed or visually pleasing way
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Một vài con cá lòng tong tung tẩy vô tư. Ước gì mình cũng thanh thản như loài cá kia!Some rasboras bobbed up and down in a relaxed and carefree fashion. If only I could be as untroubled as that kind of fish!
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “tung tẩy” mean?
(verb) to bob or move up and down in a relaxed or visually pleasing way
Is “tung tẩy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.