ngúc

Người nông dân ngúc đầu chào khi đi ngang qua.

Definition

1. Verb (dialectal):
   • To incline; to tilt; to bend: To move something, especially the head, so that it is no longer upright or level.
   • To stir; to agitate; to move: To cause something to move with a slight, often repeated, motion.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Ngúc đầu chào. (To incline one's head in greeting.)
  • Cây ngúc ngắc trước gió. (The tree sways/stirs in the wind.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is primarily used in specific dialects and is considered colloquial or regional. Its usage in standard Vietnamese is rare and may be perceived as rustic or poetic.

Variants and Related Words

• Ngúc ngắc (v): to wobble; to nod repeatedly; to shake unsteadily.
  • Con búp bê ngúc ngắc cái đầu. (The doll's head wobbles.)

Synonyms

• Nghiêng: to tilt, to incline.
• Cúi: to bow, to lower (the head).
• Lắc: to shake.

Notes on Usage

• The provided dictionary reference indicates this is a dialectal word. Its core meaning involves a physical movement, most commonly applied to the head. It often conveys a sense of small, repeated, or unsteady motion rather than a single, smooth action.