giặc cỏ
[zak̚˧˨ʔ kɔ˧˩]
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
(verb) local insurgents and troublemakers against the central government
VerbConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
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 “giặc cỏ” mean?
(verb) local insurgents and troublemakers against the central government
Is “giặc cỏ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.