Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

cự nự

[kɨ˧˨ʔ nɨ˧˨ʔ]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to show dissatisfaction, to express one's discontent with words

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bày tỏ sự không hài lòng

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VerbRegister: informal

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

Lo mà xin lỗi người ta đi, ở đó mà cự nà cự nự.You better show some remorse to them for what you did, also, stop your whining.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “cự nự” mean?

(verb) to show dissatisfaction, to express one's discontent with words

Is “cự nự” formal or informal?

cự nự is generally informal.