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Meaning
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Adjective
Having a surface or texture that is standing up or bristling, such as hair or fur.
vi Con mèo sợ hãi nên lông của nó xù lên.
en The cat was scared, so its fur became raised.
Verb
To cause something, such as hair or fur, to stand up or become rough and bristly.
vi Không khí lạnh làm tóc tôi xù lên.
en The cold air caused my hair to raise.
Specifically the act of causing hair to stand up, often due to fear, anger, or cold.
vi Tiếng động lạ làm con chó xù lông.
en The strange noise caused the dog to raise its hair.
To dishonestly avoid paying a debt or the money that is owed for a service or product.
vi Anh ta đã cố tình xù tiền của người bán hàng.
en He intentionally stiffed the seller.