bà già
[ʔɓaː˨˩ zaː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhìn gì hả bà già?What are you lookin' at, old woman?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) old lady (mother)
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Bà già mày dạo này thế nào?How is your old lady, lately?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bà già” mean?
(noun) old woman; old lady
Is “bà già” formal or informal?
bà già is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.