Definition

1. Noun (vulgar slang):

   • Penis; cock; prick: A coarse, informal term for the male genital organ.

2. Noun (colloquial, regional):

   • Little boy; son: An affectionate or familiar term for a young boy, often used in Northern Vietnamese dialects.
   • Father of the first-born son: In some rural contexts, used to refer to a man who has had his first son.

3. Noun (zoology, dialect):

   • Dove; pigeon: A term for certain types of birds, like the spotted dove ("chim cu gáy").

Usage Examples

• Noun (slang):
  • Nó bị đau ở cu. (He has pain in his penis.)
• Noun (for a boy):
  • Thằng cu nhà tôi rất nghịch. (My little boy is very mischievous.)
• Noun (for a bird):
  • Tiếng cu gáy vang trong rừng. (The sound of the dove cooing echoes in the forest.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is highly context-dependent. Its meaning shifts dramatically from vulgar to affectionate based on the social setting and region.
• When used for a young boy, it often implies familiarity and endearment, similar to "lad" or "kid."

Variants and Related Words

• Cu con (n): A very young boy; a little kid.
  • Mấy đứa cu con đang chơi đá bóng. (The little kids are playing soccer.)
• Chim cu (n): Specifically refers to the dove or pigeon bird.
  • Chim cu thường làm tổ trên cây cao. (Doves often build nests in tall trees.)

Synonyms

• Penis (vulgar): cock, dick, prick.
• Boy (colloquial): kid, lad, youngster.
• Dove: pigeon.

Notes on Register

• Extreme Caution Required: The primary meaning (penis) is considered very vulgar and offensive in most formal or polite situations.
• The colloquial meanings (boy, father) are informal and primarily used in specific regional dialects. Their use outside familiar settings can lead to misunderstanding due to the word's primary vulgar meaning.

noun

1. Dove

noun

1. penis; cock; prick