Definition

1. Noun:
   • Short jacket / Short coat: A garment for the upper body with sleeves, typically worn over other clothes, that is intentionally cut short in length, usually ending at or above the waist.
   • Cropped top: In modern fashion, this can refer to a short, casual top for women that ends above the waistline.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trời se lạnh, cô ấy khoác một chiếc áo cộc bên ngoài. (The weather was chilly, she wore a short jacket over her clothes.)
  • Cô ấy mặc một chiếc áo cộc và quần jeans. (She wore a cropped top and jeans.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "áo cộc" primarily describes the garment's length ("cộc" meaning short or cropped) rather than a specific style. It can be made from various materials like denim, leather, or knit fabric.

Variants and Related Words

• Áo khoác cộc tay (n): A short-sleeved jacket or coat.
  • Anh ấy thích mặc áo khoác cộc tay vào mùa hè. (He likes to wear short-sleeved jackets in the summer.)
• Áo len cộc (n): A cropped sweater or short woolen jacket.
  • Chiếc áo len cộc này rất hợp với chân váy. (This cropped sweater goes very well with a skirt.)

Synonyms

• Short jacket
• Cropped jacket
• Bolero (for a specific, often formal, short jacket style)
• Crop top (for a casual, short top)

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly using "áo cộc." The word is used literally to describe the clothing item.