béo
[ʔɓɛw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Fat, plump (of a person or animal) — the Northern word; Southerners say mập.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Mập, có da có thịt — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói mập.
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
axit béofatty acid
Dạo này bác trông béo ra, da dẻ hồng hào hẳn.You’re looking plumper these days — a real healthy glow.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “béo” mean?
Fat, plump (of a person or animal) — the Northern word; Southerners say mập.
Is “béo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“mập” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.