xáp
[saːp̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to draw close; to come near
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
Trời nóng thấy mồ đừng có xáp xáp vô.It's damn hot today, stop trying to get so close to me.
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 “xáp” mean?
(verb) to draw close; to come near
Is “xáp” formal or informal?
xáp is generally informal.