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nói khoác

verb
Hanoi [nɔj˧˦ xwaːk̚˧˦]Huế [nɔj˨˩˦ kʰwaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [nɔj˦˥ kʰwaːk̚˦˥] browser voice
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nói khoác means to talk big; to talk a good game.

Meanings of nói khoác in English

Verb

  1. to talk big, to talk a good game ≈ nói phétnổ

Etymology

nói + khoác

Frequently asked questions

What does nói khoác mean in English?

nói khoác (verb) means "to talk big; to talk a good game".

How do you pronounce nói khoác?

IPA: Hanoi [nɔj˧˦ xwaːk̚˧˦]; Saigon [nɔj˦˥ kʰwaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: nói — rising tone (sắc), khoác — rising tone (sắc).

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