bồng bềnh
[ʔɓəwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓəjŋ̟˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to bob, to wave, to gently move up and down due to a movement of water or wind
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Người ngồi mũi trẻ hơn, đôi vai rộng, có mái tóc bồng bềnh trước gió sớm và nước da hơi mét.The person sitting on the prow was younger, his shoulders broad, his hear waving in the early-morning wind, and his complexion slightly pale.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “bồng bềnh” mean?
(verb) to bob, to wave, to gently move up and down due to a movement of water or wind
Is “bồng bềnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.