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Definition
Vietnamese
Bị giật mình hoặc sợ đột ngột đến mức mất bình tĩnh hoàn toàn — dùng khi bị làm hú vía.
English
To be suddenly frightened or shocked.
How it's used: Often used as a reaction in conversation.
Example
Vietnamese
“Tự nhiên nó hét làm tao hết hồn.”
English
“They suddenly screamed and scared me to death.”
Usage & Context
Common Situations
Typical for Cross-generational speakers in South contexts — informal, community-sourced usage.
Tone & Vibe
Neutral · Reaction · South.
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- informal
- intensity
- strong
- connotation
- neutral
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- everyday_speech
- literal or figurative
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- current
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