dữ hôn

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

A teasing "well now, aren't you something!" — a mock-impressed (or mock-scolding) reaction to something surprising, depending on the tone.

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Southern Vietnam

Sources & notes

Documented in 2saigon.vn "260 từ ngữ thông dụng của dân Sài Gòn và người miền Nam" (retrieved 2026-08-01); pending editorial confirmation.

Common questions

What does “dữ hôn” mean?

A teasing "well now, aren't you something!" — a mock-impressed (or mock-scolding) reaction to something surprising, depending on the tone.

Is “dữ hôn” formal or informal?

dữ hôn is generally informal.