đố
[ʔɗo˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to pose a riddle or a quiz; to ask a question (that one knows the answer of, in order to test intelligence or memory)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to challenge; to defy; to bid defiance (to)
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) not at all
Register: informal
Examples
Lần này thì mày đố có thoátYou cannot be able to run off at all this time.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) support stake, often made of bamboo
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “đố” mean?
(verb) to pose a riddle or a quiz; to ask a question (that one knows the answer of, in order to test intelligence or memory)
Is “đố” formal or informal?
đố is generally informal.