khét lẹt

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khét lẹt

  1. having a burnt and unpleasant smell
    Synonym: khét
    • 1978, Chu Lai, chapter 1, in Nắng đồng bằng, NXB Quân đội Nhân dân:
      Gạo trong lon cháy khét lẹt, khói mù.
      The rice in the can burnt with an unpleasant smell and blinding smoke.