áo ti-cô
Definition
- Noun:
- Tank top: A sleeveless upper-body garment with wide shoulder straps and a round or U-shaped neckline, typically made of a soft, stretchy knit fabric like cotton jersey.
- Undervest / Singlet: In some contexts, it can refer to a simple, sleeveless undergarment worn beneath other clothes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trời nóng nên cô ấy mặc một chiếc áo ti-cô. (It's hot, so she is wearing a tank top.)
- Anh ấy thường mặc áo ti-cô bên trong áo sơ mi. (He often wears an undervest under his shirt.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "áo ti-cô" is a loanword derived from the French word "tricot" (meaning knitwear). It specifically refers to the knitted, sleeveless style.
Variants and Related Words
- Áo ba lỗ (n): A similar sleeveless top, often with wider armholes. It can be synonymous with "áo ti-cô" in casual usage.
- Áo không tay (n): A general term for any sleeveless top.
Synonyms
- Tank top
- Sleeveless shirt
- Singlet (common in British English)
- Undershirt (when used as an undergarment)
Related Idioms
- : To wear a tank top out in public. This can sometimes carry a slight connotation of being underdressed or too casual for certain settings, depending on context.
- Ở đây lịch sự, đừng mặc áo ti-cô ra đường. (It's formal here, don't wear a tank top out.)