Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

bù đầu

[ʔɓu˨˩ ʔɗəw˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adverb) overwhelmingly; over head and ears; hopelessly

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quá mức; không kiểm soát được

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Sources & notes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) hard-pressed; busy; occupied

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bận rộn; chiếm hữu

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What does “bù đầu” mean?

(adverb) overwhelmingly; over head and ears; hopelessly

Is “bù đầu” formal or informal?

bù đầu is generally informal.