Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Grey, gray (color): "luốc" describes the color grey, specifically referring to the grey color of an animal's fur or coat. This is a dialectal word, primarily used in certain regions of Vietnam.
   • Having a grey coat/fur: Used attributively to describe an animal, most commonly a dog, that has grey fur.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Chó luốc. (A grey dog. / A dog with grey fur.)
  • Con mèo lông luốc. (A cat with grey fur.)

Advanced Usage

• "luông luốc": This is a reduplicated form of "luốc". The reduplication slightly attenuates or softens the meaning, often translating to "slightly grey", "greyish", or having a tinge of grey.
  • Màu luông luốc. (A greyish color.)

Variants and Related Words

• Luông luốc (adj): Reduplicated form meaning "greyish", "slightly grey".

Synonyms

• Xám: Standard Vietnamese word for "grey".
• Hoang (in some contexts for animals): Archaic or literary term for a grey or ash-colored animal, especially a horse.

Notes on Usage

• Dialectal: "Luốc" is identified as a dialect word (tiếng địa phương). It is not part of the standard, formal Vietnamese lexicon and its usage is geographically limited.
• Specific Context: Its most typical and recognized usage is in the phrase "chó luốc" to mean a grey dog. It is primarily used to describe animal coat colors.
• Formality: Due to its dialectal nature, it is not used in formal writing or standard communication. The standard word "xám" should be used instead in most contexts.

1. (tiếng địa phương) Grey
   • Chó luốc
     A grey dog