tô hô
Definition
- Adjective:
- Naked and exposing one's genitals; stark naked. This is the primary and specific meaning of "tô hô". It describes a state of complete nudity where the private parts are visibly exposed, often implying a lack of shame or an inappropriate public display.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đứa trẻ chạy tô hô ngoài sân. (The child ran stark naked in the yard.)
- Bị bắt quả tang khi đang tô hô trong công viên. (Caught red-handed while being stark naked in the park.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tô hô" is considered vulgar and direct. It is used to emphasize the shocking or offensive nature of the nudity, rather than a neutral description.
Variants and Related Words
- Trần truồng (adj): Naked, nude. This is a more general and slightly less vulgar term for being unclothed.
- Ở truồng (v): To be naked/to go naked.
Synonyms
- Stark naked
- In a state of nature (euphemistic)
- Exposed
Related Idioms
- Tô hô tô hốc: This is an intensified, rhyming form of "tô hô". It carries the same meaning but with even stronger emphasis on the vulgar and brazen exposure.