bú fame
verb
Hanoi [ʔɓu˧˦ fem˧˧]Huế [ʔɓʊw˨˩˦ fem˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓʊw˦˥ fem˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of bú fame in English
Verb
- derogatory, slang to leverage another person's reputation to enhance one's own.
Etymology
Compound of bú (“to suck”) + English fame (“one's reputation”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce bú fame?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓu˧˦ fem˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓʊw˦˥ fem˧˧]. Tones: bú — rising tone (sắc), fame — level tone (ngang).