xù lông nhím

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Vietnamese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

(to raise) +‎ lông (hair) +‎ nhím (porcupine), in reference to porcupines raising their spines as a defense mechanism.

Verb[edit]

lông nhím

  1. (humorous) to get triggered and on the attack
    Tao đùa thôi, không cần gì phải xù lông nhím như thế.
    I’m kidding, no need to be so triggered.