kềnh
[kəjŋ̟˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) huge; gigantic
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) huge, compared to similar animals
Register: informal
Examples
tôm kềnhlarge prawn
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to lie flat; to sprawl
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “kềnh” mean?
(adjective) huge; gigantic
Is “kềnh” formal or informal?
kềnh is generally informal.