hớ hênh
[həː˧˦ həjŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) immodest, indiscreet
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ăn mặc hớ hênhto dress immodestly
ngồi hớ hênhto sit in an exposing way
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) careless, unthinking
Examples
Một lời nói hớ hênh là có thể đã được đưa lên "cõi mạng" với những thêm pha khó lường.One careless remark is sometimes spread all over social media with unpredictable embellishments.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “hớ hênh” mean?
(adjective) immodest, indiscreet
Is “hớ hênh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.