cà vẹo

[kaː˨˩ vɛw˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) having a limping or lopsided gait

Connotation: humorous

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

Examples

Chân sao mà đi cà vẹo vậy?You're not walking straight, is there something wrong with your legs?

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 ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) acting comically cutesy and spoiled as a way to get attention or other benefits

Connotation: humorous

Common questions

What does “cà vẹo” mean?

(adjective) having a limping or lopsided gait

Is “cà vẹo” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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