Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

anh hùng rơm

[ʔajŋ̟˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩ zəːm˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(noun) a coward who says grand things or acts brave and heroic but can not actually do anything

Noun⚠ Register: derogatoryConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Common questions

What does “anh hùng rơm” mean?

(noun) a coward who says grand things or acts brave and heroic but can not actually do anything

Is “anh hùng rơm” formal or informal?

anh hùng rơm is generally derogatory; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.

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