chảnh
[t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Arrogant, stuck-up — the Southern word; Northerners say kiêu.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Tự cao, khó gần — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói kiêu.
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Con nhỏ đó chảnh lắm, mời hoài không đi.That girl is so stuck-up — she never accepts an invite.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “chảnh” mean?
Arrogant, stuck-up — the Southern word; Northerners say kiêu.
Is “chảnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“kiêu” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.