xùm xụp
Definition
- Adjective:
- Shaggy, bushy, or unkempt: Describes hair, fur, or foliage that is thick, coarse, and stands out in a messy, untidy manner.
- Fluffy and dense: Refers to something with a soft, thick, and voluminous appearance, often due to being loosely packed or teased out.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Mái tóc cô ấy trông thật xùm xụp sau khi gội. (Her hair looks very shaggy after washing.)
- Con mèo có bộ lông xùm xụp. (The cat has a bushy coat of fur.)
- Những đám mây trắng xùm xụp trên bầu trời. (The white clouds are fluffy and dense in the sky.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used to describe natural, untamed textures. It can carry a neutral or slightly negative connotation when referring to untidiness, but a positive one when describing desirable fluffiness (e.g., clouds, certain fabrics).
Variants and Related Words
- Xù xì (adj): Rough, coarse (to the touch), often used for surfaces.
- Vỏ cây này xù xì. (The bark of this tree is rough.)
Synonyms
- Bushy: Thick and spreading.
- Shaggy: Long, thick, and untidy.
- Fluffy: Soft and light in texture.
- Unkempt: Not neatly combed or arranged.
Related Idioms
- Đầu tóc xùm xụp: A common phrase meaning "with messy, unkempt hair."
- Cậu bé thức dậy với đầu tóc xùm xụp. (The boy woke up with messy, unkempt hair.)