điệu bộ
[ʔɗiəw˧˨ʔ ʔɓo˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) mannerisms; gestures with the hands, legs, etc. to express or convey a concept
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
các cử chỉ, điệu bộ bằng tay, chân để thể hiện ý tưởng
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Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) making exaggerated gestures to put on airs
Common questions
What does “điệu bộ” mean?
(noun) mannerisms; gestures with the hands, legs, etc. to express or convey a concept
Is “điệu bộ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.