thì thọt

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Definition

1. Verb:
   • To sneak in and out: To move or act in a secretive, furtive, or stealthy manner, often involving repeated or frequent comings and goings.
   • To have dubious associations / to frequent furtively: To secretly or discreetly associate with someone, often with a connotation of seeking favor or engaging in questionable activities.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Nó cứ thì thọt ra vào nhà hàng xóm cả ngày. (He keeps sneaking in and out of the neighbor's house all day.)
  • Hắn thì thọt nơi quyền quý để tìm kiếm đặc ân. (He frequents the powerful and noble furtively to seek special favors.)

Advanced Usage

• The verb often implies a sense of repeated, suspicious, or ingratiating activity done in secret. It is frequently used in a disapproving or critical tone.

Variants and Related Words

• Thì thụt (v): A variant form with identical meaning and usage.
  • Kẻ gian thì thụt trong bóng tối. (The villain sneaks around in the darkness.)

Synonyms

• To sneak: to move stealthily.
• To slink: to move quietly and secretly, often with guilt.
• To frequent furtively: to visit or associate with secretly and regularly.

Related Idioms

• Thì thọt nơi cửa quyền: To furtively frequent or curry favor with those in positions of power and authority.
  • Anh ta chẳng làm gì, chỉ suốt ngày thì thọt nơi cửa quyền. (He doesn't do any work, just spends all day furtively frequenting the powerful.)

Học thuật

verb

1. to sneak in and out