núng nính
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Flabbily fat; rotund: Describes flesh or a body part that is plump, soft, and wobbles or jiggles noticeably with movement. It often implies a pleasing, soft plumpness rather than obesity.
- Chubby and wobbly: Used specifically for soft fat that shakes, such as on cheeks, arms, or a baby's body.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Em bé có đôi má núng nính rất dễ thương. (The baby has adorably chubby, wobbly cheeks.)
- Bắp tay núng nính của nó rung rinh khi cô ấy vẫy tay. (The flabby flesh on her upper arm jiggled when she waved.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often reduplicated for emphasis as "núng na núng nính", which intensifies the meaning of being very soft, plump, and wobbly.
- Cánh tay đứa trẻ trông núng na núng nính. (The child's arm looks very plump and jiggly.)
Variants and Related Words
- Núng na (adj): A variant, often used in the reduplicated form, conveying a similar meaning of soft, yielding plumpness.
Synonyms
- Chubby: Having a full, rounded form; plump.
- Flabby: Soft, loose, and yielding to the touch; lacking firmness.
- Rotund: Round or plump in shape.
Related Idioms
- While "núng nính" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, its descriptive quality is central to phrases depicting soft, shaking flesh, often used in a playful or affectionate tone.
- rotund, flabbily fat