cọc cạch
[kawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ kajk̟̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) not of the same kind
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhìn mấy đứa đeo dép cọc cạch đến trường trông cũng ngộ.It was funny to see the kids go to school with sandals of some separate pair.
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) out of order
Examples
Chiếc xe cọc cạch thế kia mà vẫn cho đi được thế mới tài chứ lị.The parents only bought him an old-ass bike, but the kid just managed to ride with it.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) clattering
Examples
Chiếc xe đồ chơi lăn cọc cạch trên nền nhà sau nhiều lần trẻ đùa nghịch.The toy car on the floor was running in clatters as many a time the kid has played with it.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “cọc cạch” mean?
(adjective) not of the same kind
Is “cọc cạch” 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?
“out of order” (English) — near equivalent.