gầy gò
[ɣəj˨˩ ɣɔ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) very thin; skinny
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Khi xưa em gầy gò đi ngang qua nhà thờ,
Trông như con mèo khờ chờ bàn tay nâng đỡ.There once was a skinny girl passing by the church,
looking as if she were a foolish kitty waiting for a helping hand.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “gầy gò” mean?
(adjective) very thin; skinny
Is “gầy gò” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.