bỗ bã
[ʔɓo˦ˀ˥ ʔɓaː˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) abundant but insipid
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) coarse, uncouth
Examples
Cô ta tính tình cởi mở, thậm chí còn hơi bỗ bã, khi làm việc thì khá cẩu thả.She was open-hearted verging on rude, and quite careless in her work.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bỗ bã” mean?
(adjective) abundant but insipid
Is “bỗ bã” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.