bung búng

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The Vietnamese word "bung búng" is an adjective that describes a state where one's mouth is chock-full, especially when eating. It conveys the idea of having a full mouth, often with food, and usually implies that the person is chewing or masticating.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: Use "bung búng" when you want to describe someone who has their mouth full of food, typically while eating. It often highlights the action of chewing or the appearance of someone’s stuffed cheeks when they are enjoying a meal.
• Formality: This term is informal and is commonly used in casual conversations.

Example:

• Sentence: "Anh ấy đang ăn cơm và miệng thì bung búng." (Translation: "He is eating rice, and his mouth is chock-full.")

Advanced Usage:

• You might use "bung búng" to illustrate a humorous or light-hearted situation, especially when talking about someone who is too eager to eat or is enjoying a meal very much.
• Example: "Khi thấy món ăn ngon, mặt cô ấy trở nên vui vẻ, miệng bung búng nhai không ngừng." (Translation: "When she saw the delicious dish, her face lit up, and her mouth was chock-full, chewing non-stop.")

Word Variants:

• Bung: This root can stand alone, meaning "belly" or "stomach," emphasizing fullness.
• Búng: Can denote a quick or light action, but when combined with "bung," it focuses on the fullness aspect.

Different Meanings:

• "Bung búng" strictly refers to the fullness of the mouth while eating. It does not have other meanings outside of this context.

Synonyms:

• Đầy miệng: This phrase also describes a mouth that is full.

Academic

adj

1. Chokefull
   • miệng bung búng nhai cơm
     his mouth chokefull with rice was masticating