héo queo
[hɛw˧˦ kwɛw˧˧]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) very wilted; very shriveled
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) jaded, without enthusiasm
Register: informal
Examples
Ông Năm bẽ bàng ngồi đó, bẽ bàng lau nước mắt, cười héo queo héo quắt,[…]Mr Năm sat there in humiliation, wiped away his tears in humiliation, gave a jaded, worn-out smile; […]
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Common questions
What does “héo queo” mean?
(adjective) very wilted; very shriveled
Is “héo queo” formal or informal?
héo queo is generally informal.