cộc lốc
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Meaning
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Adjective
Speaking in a very short and often rude or unfriendly way.
vi Câu trả lời cộc lốc của anh ấy khiến mọi người cảm thấy khó chịu.
en His curt reply made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Adverb
Replying in a brief, blunt, and often disrespectful or impolite manner.
vi Anh ta trả lời cộc lốc rồi quay lưng bỏ đi.
en He replied curtly and then turned away.