dừa

[zɨə˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) a coconut

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loại trái cây

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Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) water primrose, especially Ludwigia adscendens

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loài cây Ludwigia adscendens

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Register: informal

Examples

Bè ngổ đi trước, bè dừa đi sau

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(verb) to pass the buck

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tránh trách nhiệm

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Register: informal

Common questions

What does “dừa” mean?

(noun) a coconut

Is “dừa” formal or informal?

dừa is generally informal.