lỏng khỏng

lỏng khỏng

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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Tall and lanky: Describes a person who is notably tall and thin, often with a suggestion of being awkwardly or loosely built, lacking a solid or sturdy appearance.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Anh thanh niên đó trông rất lỏng khỏng. (That young man looks very tall and lanky.)
    • Dáng người lỏng khỏng của cậu ấy dễ nhận ra từ xa. (His lanky figure is easy to recognize from a distance.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "lỏng khỏng" often carries a slightly informal or descriptive nuance, focusing on physical build. It is not typically used to describe objects.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cao lêu nghêu (adj): Another informal adjective meaning tall and gawky or spindly, similar in meaning to "lỏng khỏng."
    • Thằng bé mới lớn nên cao lêu nghêu. (The boy is in a growth spurt so he's tall and gawky.)
Synonyms
  • Lanky: Tall and thin.
  • Gangly: Tall, thin, and awkward in movement.
  • Spindly: Long or tall and thin, often appearing weak.
Related Idioms
  • There are no common idioms directly using "lỏng khỏng". It is primarily used as a standalone descriptive adjective.