trộc trệch

Nút lạt trộc trệch khiến chiếc bè sắp tách ra.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Loose; not tight or secure: Describes something that is fastened, tied, or fitted in a way that is slack, wobbly, or not firmly fixed, often implying it is coming undone or is poorly adjusted.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cái nút buộc này trộc trệch quá. (This knot is too loose.)
  • Bánh xe nghe tiếng kêu vì đã trộc trệch. (The wheel is making noise because it has become loose.)
  • Cánh cửa đóng không khít, nó bị trộc trệch ở bản lề. (The door doesn't close properly; it is loose at the hinges.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "trộc trệch" is often used to describe mechanical parts, fastenings, joints, or fittings that have become slack due to wear, poor installation, or lack of maintenance, leading to instability or malfunction.

Variants and Related Words

• Lỏng lẻo (adj): loose, slack, unstable (often used for structures or organizations, but can overlap with for physical objects).
• Không chắc (adj): not firm, not secure.

Synonyms

• Loose: Not firmly or tightly fixed in place.
• Slack: Not taut or held tightly.
• Wobbly: Unsteady in movement; not stable.

Antonyms

• Chặt (tight, firm).
• Cứng chắc (solid, secure).
• Ổn định (stable).