buột miệng
[ʔɓuət̚˧˨ʔ miəŋ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to blurt out; blab; to speak without thinking
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thằng Cò buột miệng hỏi: – Cho sôi nước, cá sấu chạy lên bờ phải không chú?Cò unthinkingly asked, "If you let the water boil, the crocodiles will run up the shore, won't they Mister?"
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 “buột miệng” mean?
(verb) to blurt out; blab; to speak without thinking
Is “buột miệng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.