ất ơ
[ʔət̚˧˦ ʔəː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) random, nobody
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mới đi có chút mà thằng ất ơ nào chiếm chỗ rồi.I was just gone for a bit but some random dude already took my place.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) dim-witted or having a few screws loose
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “ất ơ” mean?
(adjective) random, nobody
Is “ất ơ” formal or informal?
ất ơ is generally informal.