bẩn thỉu

[ʔɓən˧˩ tʰiw˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) dirty, filthy

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bẩn, dơ

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

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) stingy, miserly

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

keo kiệt, bủn xỉn

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Common questions

What does “bẩn thỉu” mean?

(adjective) dirty, filthy

Is “bẩn thỉu” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.