vú mướp
Definition
- Noun:
- Flat or sagging breasts: A colloquial and somewhat vulgar term referring to breasts that are not firm, often described as being flat or pendulous, similar to the shape of a dried gourd or loofah.
- Derogatory term for breasts: Used to describe breasts in a disparaging or mocking way, emphasizing a lack of fullness or perkiness.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sau khi sinh con, chị ấy tự ti vì nghĩ mình bị vú mướp. (After giving birth, she was self-conscious because she thought she had sagging breasts.)
- Từ ngữ "vú mướp" có thể gây tổn thương. (The term "vú mướp" can be hurtful.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used in informal, crude, or derogatory contexts. It is not a medical or polite term.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngực lép (n): flat chest.
- Cô ấy lo lắng về ngực lép. (She is worried about having a flat chest.)
- Ngực chảy xệ (n): sagging breasts (a more direct, less metaphorical description).
- Đó là hiện tượng ngực chảy xệ tự nhiên. (It is a natural phenomenon of breast ptosis.)
Synonyms
- Sagging breasts: Breasts that have lost firmness and hang down.
- Flat chest: A chest with little to no breast tissue projection.
Notes on Usage
- Register: This term is considered rude, offensive, and objectifying. It should be avoided in polite conversation.
- Context: Its usage is typically found in crude jokes, insults, or in contexts expressing deep personal insecurity. It carries a strong negative connotation.