cộp

Hai người bạn cộp tay để thách đấu.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To accept a bet, to agree to a wager: The primary meaning of "cộp" is to verbally agree to a bet or a challenge, often by slapping hands or making a similar gesture to seal the deal. It signifies finalizing an agreement in a gamble or contest.
   • To slap, to clap (with a sharp, heavy sound): "Cộp" can describe the sharp, heavy sound produced by a single, solid impact, like a slap or the clap of wooden shoes.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • "Được, tôi cộp cái cược đó!" ("Okay, I accept that bet!")
  • Hai người bạn cộp tay để thách đấu. (The two friends slapped hands to seal the challenge.)
  • Tiếng dép cộp xuống nền gạch. (The sound of the sandal clapping against the tiled floor.)

Advanced Usage

• "Cộp" as an onomatopoeia: The word is often used to directly represent the sound itself.
  • Cộp! Một cái tát. (Slap! A smack.)
• "Cồm cộp": This is a reduplicated form (lặp từ) of "cộp". It emphasizes the sound being repeated or ongoing.
  • Tiếng guốc gỗ cồm cộp trên cầu thang. (The clack-clack sound of wooden clogs on the stairs.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cồm cộp (onomatopoeia, verb): The reduplicated form indicating a repeated or continuous clapping/slapping sound.
• Cộp cộp (onomatopoeia): A variant reduplication, similar to "cồm cộp".

Synonyms

• Đồng ý (verb): To agree (general term, not specific to betting).
• Chấp nhận (verb): To accept.
• Tát (verb): To slap (specifically with an open hand).
• Vỗ (verb): To clap, to pat.

Related Idioms

• "Cộp cái bét": Literally "to accept the last-place bet," meaning to accept a losing proposition or a bad deal from the start. It implies foolishness in agreeing.
  • Anh ấy cộp cái bét rồi, không có cơ hội thắng đâu. (He accepted a losing bet; he has no chance of winning.)