hống hách
[həwŋ͡m˧˦ hajk̟̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) overbearing; domineering
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ta sống mãi trong tình thương nỗi nhớ,
Thuở tung hoành hống hách những ngày xưa.I live on in the memories of,
Those long gone domineering roaming days.
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 “hống hách” mean?
(adjective) overbearing; domineering
Is “hống hách” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.