Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

bưng bô

[ʔɓɨŋ˧˧ ʔɓo˧˧]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to adulate; to bootlick; to kiss up to

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nịnh hót, xu nịnh

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VerbRegister: informal

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

Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “bưng bô” mean?

(verb) to adulate; to bootlick; to kiss up to

Is “bưng bô” formal or informal?

bưng bô is generally informal.