bô bô
[ʔɓo˧˧ ʔɓo˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to be a loudmouth; to yap, to run off at the mouth (to talk excessively)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bô bô khoe với mọi ngườito boast of something loudly and openly to everyone
Cứ bô bô cái mỏ mà chẳng hiểu quái gì.[Someone] keeps running their trap but doesn't understand anything at all.
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bô bô” mean?
(verb) to be a loudmouth; to yap, to run off at the mouth (to talk excessively)
Is “bô bô” 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?
“run off at the mouth” (English) — near equivalent.