bông phèng
[ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧ fɛŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to jest, to banter, to spout nonsense as entertainment
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hàng trăm truyền thuyết dân gian về chiến tranh Hùng Vương-Thục Vương lại bông phèng cả hay sao?Are the hundreds of folk legends about the war between Hùng and Thục kings then all nonsense?
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 “bông phèng” mean?
(verb) to jest, to banter, to spout nonsense as entertainment
Is “bông phèng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.