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game thủ

noun
Hanoi [ɣem˧˧ tʰu˧˩]Huế [ɣem˧˧ tʰʊw˧˨]Saigon [ɣem˧˧ tʰʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
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game thủ means a gamer.

Meanings of game thủ in English

Noun

  1. neologism a gamer

Etymology

game (“video game”) + -thủ (“-er”), calque of English gamer

Frequently asked questions

What does game thủ mean in English?

game thủ (noun) means "a gamer".

How do you pronounce game thủ?

IPA: Hanoi [ɣem˧˧ tʰu˧˩]; Saigon [ɣem˧˧ tʰʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: game — level tone (ngang), thủ — dipping tone (hỏi).

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