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táy máy

Pronunciation Northern /taj˧˥ maj˧˥/ Central /ta̰j˩˧ ma̰j˩˧/ Southern /taj˧˥ maj˧˥/
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fiddling; meddlesome
Adjective
fiddling; meddlesome
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Meaning
2 senses
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Sense 1 Adjective
fiddling; meddlesome Properties & StatesTheme

Describing someone who is inclined to touch things or interfere where they shouldn't.

vi Đứa trẻ hay táy máy vào đồ đạc của người khác.

en The child often fiddles with other people's things.

Sense 2 Adjective
handsy

Describing behavior involving touching others too much, often in an inappropriate or unwanted way.

vi Anh ta có hành động táy máy khiến mọi người khó chịu.

en He acts in a handsy way that makes everyone uncomfortable.

Parts
táy / máy
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Use
táy thanh / táy mộc châu / táy mười / táy khao …
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