con hoang
[kɔn˧˧ hwaːŋ˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(noun) a person who was born out of wedlock; bastard
NounRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
out of wedlock
Born to unmarried parents
English
Near equivalent
ngoài giá thú
(adverb) illegitimately; out of wedlock
Tiếng Việt · via out of wedlock
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Common questions
What does “con hoang” mean?
(noun) a person who was born out of wedlock; bastard
Is “con hoang” formal or informal?
con hoang is generally informal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“out of wedlock” (English) — near equivalent.