dép xỏ ngón
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: dép tông
Meaning · English
flip-flops
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhớ mang dép xỏ ngón đi biển.Remember to bring flip-flops for the beach.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: “Dép tông” is also widely used; “dép xỏ ngón” is a neutral descriptive term. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “dép xỏ ngón” mean?
flip-flops
Is “dép xỏ ngón” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.