dở dở ương ương
[zəː˧˩ zəː˧˩ ʔɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) in an intermediate or undetermined stage; in-between; (of a person) not very smart, but not entirely stupid either; half-witted
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
ở giai đoạn trung gian hoặc không xác định; nửa thông minh
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Adjective
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “dở dở ương ương” mean?
(adjective) in an intermediate or undetermined stage; in-between; (of a person) not very smart, but not entirely stupid either; half-witted
Is “dở dở ương ương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.