cộc lốc
adjectiveadverb
Hanoi [kəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ləwk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [kəwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ləwk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kəwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ləwk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cộc lốc means curt; terse; brief.
Meanings of cộc lốc in English
Adjective
- colloquial curt; terse; brief
Adverb
- colloquial, of manner of speech curtly and impertinently
- Thằng này là con nhà ai mà dám ăn nói cộc lốc, láo lếu như vậy hả?Whose son dares to speak to me in such a curt and disrespectful manner?
Etymology
Compound of cộc (“short, brief, trimmed”) + lốc (same element as in trọc lốc (“completely bald”)).
Frequently asked questions
What does cộc lốc mean in English?
cộc lốc (adjective) means "curt; terse; brief".
How do you pronounce cộc lốc?
IPA: Hanoi [kəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ləwk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [kəwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ləwk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: cộc — heavy tone (nặng), lốc — rising tone (sắc).