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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm màu, diễn để tạo vẻ

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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.