âm binh
[ʔəm˧˧ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) incompetent; unreliable
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thằng âm binh này.Jeez, you incompetent dumbass.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) goddamn; godforsaken
Register: informal
Examples
Người ta đi qua thôi mà có con chó âm binh nào sủa điếc hết cả tai.I was just passing by but some godforsaken dog just kept barking at me, now my ears are still ringing.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “âm binh” mean?
(adjective) incompetent; unreliable
Is “âm binh” formal or informal?
âm binh is generally informal.