đút lót
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đút lót means to bribe.
Meanings of đút lót in English
Etymology
đút (“to slide/slip”) + lót (“to pad”), perhaps from the literal imagery of "slipping" (đút) money or money envelopes in an "underhand" (lót) way. A related phrase is đút túi (“to pocket (money)”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đút lót mean in English?
đút lót (verb) means "to bribe".
How do you pronounce đút lót?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗut̚˧˦ lɔt̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗʊk͡p̚˦˥ lɔk̚˦˥]. Tones: đút — rising tone (sắc), lót — rising tone (sắc).